my daughter Dia is 4year old. she still often keeps putting everything in mouth and literally licks and if possible also keep chewing. toys, clothes, mask whatever available. Is it any deficiency?

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 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 fa times which could be phycological cause and feeling of insecurity or some stress . Just try to make the child comfortable and divert in some activities also spend good time with the child . hgg In extreme case withdrawal can be tried with some solution available which are bitter like femite lotion . It needs to be applied locally .

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