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how can baby leave thumb sucking habit?#mom
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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years agoA. Thumb sucking in infants is a very normal phenomenon and its called mouthing reflex and nothing to be worried about it just maintain proper hygiene and with time this thing will go . In the toddlers thumb sucking habit is also seen many a times which could be phycologighcal cause and feeling of insecurity or some stress . Just try to make the child comfortable and divert in some activities also spend fgood time with the child . In extreme case withdrawal can be tried with some solution available which are bitter like femite lotion . It needs to be applied locally .
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RashmiMom of a 11 yr 3 m old girl3 years agoA. You just have to keep distracting your child and keep saying no because a lot of times these things are only going to work when we considered know as a very negative word but a lot of times you just have to keep saying itWrite Your Answer Here
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