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Guardian of a 4 yr old boy3 years ago

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My Lil'one continue to suck thumb and fingers even after breastfeeding. It is natural? or we need to do something else to drop his habit. Do teether is recommended? does it have any effects on thick Lips? As a parent what we do best in this circumstances or we let it go, time helps grow.

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Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 4 m old girl3 years ago

A. hi please don't get Panic it is totally normal. it alright by the time. although if you are worried about it much ,then just remove your child hands from mouth gently . try to distract your child by giving toys. no need of teether at this stage of age.

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