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Mom of a 4 yr 8 m old boy4 years ago
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My son is 3 months 1 week old. He addicted to thumb sucking and not drinking milk properly because of that..If we try to remove his thumb from his mouth he is crying a lot.. What to do to make forgot it and for drinking milk. Pls suggest

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago
A. the baby is only three months of age it is quite natural small babies will be putting thumb fingers in the mouth as a stimulatory mechanism it is not harm full ner it is habit farming
AbhayaMom of a 15 yr 8 m old boy4 years ago
A. Hi mom It will take time to outgrow thumb sucking habit. Distract ur baby from doing so. Cover ur baby hands with soft mittons to avoid thumb sucking. Exclusive breastfeed ur baby till six months. Take care
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