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She is sucking thumb alot
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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 a times which could be phycological cause and feeling of insecurity or some stress . Just try to make the child comfortablef and divert in some activities also spend good time with the child .
In extrecfme 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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A. Teething Could be happening with your child that would be one of the most possible reasons that I can think of right now so if you want to know more you can actually check the gums of your child for better and for the clarity over the scenario
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