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Guardian of a 6 yr 9 m old girl4 years ago

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Hi Doc my daughter Janaki is 2yr 6months old. She always use to suck her thumb, even if she was not hungry. Is this any problem. Do we need to have treatment?

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. just make the child divert in other activities when the child is sucking the thumb also you can apply femite lotion over the thumb gin this query you can contact with the doctor and the doctor will guide you regarding this matter properly after a proper guidance you can follow the advice given which is imp and you follow advise

Kalindi BhavsarMom of a 8 yr 2 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hi Mom Give your time and attention Do lots of fun activities together Wash your hands often before touching your baby Give healthy protein rich nutritious food fruits vegetables pulses whole grains milk products Wash your hands often before touching your baby

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