thumb sucking all the time, 4 months old baby, what should be done?

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ExpertDr. Pandurang sawantPaediatrician3 months ago

A. Hello parents,good evening Thumb sucking may be normal at this age.it may also be due to infection,teething,insecure feeling.if possible give teether.Distract your baby whenever he or she will do this.it will help

Author of questionMom of a 7 m old girl3 months ago

A. doesn't hold the teether for longer than a few moments, glove teether recommend ?

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