hii.. my baby is 2 months 20 days old and most of the time she suck her thumb..I am worried wheather it will become a habit.. should I take of her hand while she sucking ? should I change this habit ?

1 Answer

Sunita MahatoMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. yes you should try to remove the hand or thumb as you notice baby doing the same.. as baby may develop the habit and later it will be difficult to stop.. try to divert or distract as you notice the baby doing so..

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