my 19 month's baby girl always keeps her mouth open n her finger in her mouth. due to this her lower lip is getting bigger in shape. plz tell wat to do

2 Answers

Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. 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 phycological cause and feeling of insecurity or some stress . Just try to make thre child comfortable and divert in e some activities also spend good 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 .

NikithaMom of a 10 yr 10 m old boy3 years ago

A. hello it would be better to distract your child from the habit and as the kid grows it wo be al fine and whenever the child tries to put fingers in the mouth you should better distract your child which can help your child overcome the habit and would also be safe too

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