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my daughter Harleen kaur is 1 year 9 months old..she used to suck her thumb whenever she sleeps & also in day time...when we take it out she cries.. she is sucking since she was 6 months old. what should I do???
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Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl4 years agoA. itsnormal behaviour as per this what you have mentioned here the issue appears to be normal and fine not to worry about as this is normal and fine so no concern about this at all
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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy4 years agoA. THUMB SUCKING : 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 aand severely criticize
Last option- dentist treatment after 5years
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SanthoshiMom of a 8 yr old girl4 years agoA. Keep telling her no. if it's the same way , I feel It's better to show your kid to doctor and check with your doctor and follow their advise. That would be one of the best and safest option for your baby as of now and give her medicines
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