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my baby puts thumb to it's mouth when she wants to sleep
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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy3 years agoA. 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 dchild does not do it.
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2 identify trigger as what led to it. stress ??
3 gentle reminder. do not scold and severely criticize
last option- dentist treatment after 5years
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Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl3 years agoA. it is normal habit .Nothing to be worried for this as looks like normal for the baby at this age and will not be having any problem for . Just wait for baby to grow or can see a doctor near by for the examination if required .
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Jasmine KaurTrying To Conceive3 years agoA. Hello dear parent, well babies do this to soothe themselves. And this is a very stubborn habit. Takes very long to get rid off. You should start get your child rid of this habit. Also get Babyhug teether.
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