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Mom of a 6 yr 3 m old girl2 years ago

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my 4 yr old daughter is sucking her thumb since childhood. pl suggest some thing

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy2 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 . meet your doctor for proper guidance

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl2 years ago

A. Neem oil you can apply I think that is going to be a good option for you because some kids have this habit but that actually spoils the teeth of the child so you need to put a stop to it so this is something which you can apply regularly on to the thimbs and finger of your child

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