my 3month old baby boy has started sucking thumb. in sleep he sucks thumb and saliva spreads all over cheeks n chin , he keeps rubbing.. now i see white patches on chin n cheek ..what is this,help me to find solution. why does baby suck thumb even when he is full . should I stop him from thumb sucking?

1 Answer

Nihita mittalMom of a 7 yr 9 m old boy2 years ago

A. good morning it has nothing to do with the child feeling hungry it is only a matter of habit I will recommend you to try to discuss this habit otherwise it will become very difficult for you in the future

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