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Mom of a 5 yr 4 m old girl3 years ago
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how to stop thumb in mouth

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy3 years ago
A. babies have natural rooting and sucking reflexes, which can cause them to put their thumbs or fingers into their mouths . because thumb sucking makes babies feel secure, some babies might eventually develop a habit of thumb sucking when they're in need of soothing or going to sleep. sometimes due to stress also this can occur. it is many times increased during the teething process also. you can wait till max till permanent tooth eruption starts most experts agree that a thumb-sucker younger than 5 shouldn't be pressured to stop stop by 1 positive reinforcement : praise when child does not do it. also offer bed time stories and outside entertainment when child does not do it. 2 identify trigger as what led to it. stress ?? 3 gentle reminder. do not scold and severely criticize last option- dentist treatment after 5years get more information from your doctor
RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years ago
A. You Apply something better or chilly on to the thumb of your child may be that we going to leave it So you can try something or the other and continuously saying no to the child is also going to work try to also deviate your child’s attention hopefully that should also work food for your fever
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