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Mom of a 4 yr 2 m old boy3 years ago

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my son is going to be 5 month soon. He is sucking his thumb most of the time and sometimes sleep with it? what can be the issue its just developing a habbit or he is hungry at times

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ExpertDr.Rasika ThosarPaediatric Intensivist3 years ago

A. thumb sucking is naturs way of soothing, comforting, it normally occurs at 3 to 4 mths of age. try involving your baby in other activity to decrease thumb sucking. normally child outgroWS this habit by 3 yrs of age. if it continues beyond that, if it interfers with speech, eating, or other finger activities , consult your paediatrician. . .

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