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Mom of a 4 yr 5 m old girl4 years ago

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Hi my baby is 3 months old and she has started to suck her thumb even when they are covered. Is it normal ? And how should I get ride of the habbit ??

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 6 m old boy4 years ago

A. it is a self limiting habit and no treatment is given before 5 years of age just maintain hygiene of the finger which is going inside the oral cavity of the child

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