My baby is keep sucking his thumb. If removed starting to cry. Can I give him pacifier.

1 Answer

ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi your baby is 3 months old now sucking thumb is a way to self soothe so it's completely normal for this age baby.if you are worried about it then.surely give a pacifier

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