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Baby finger sucking
My baby is 1 year 1 month who doesn't stop sucking her fingers and especially before going to sleep or while crying. Is there any way to stop her finger sucking. I still breastfeed.
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Thumbsucking is not harmful till permanent teeth erupt. It can cause teeth malocclusion, speech disorder and skin of thumb in older children past 4 years of age.
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encourage your child to switch to other comfort methods.
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most children break thumb-sucking habits on their own between the ages of 2 and 4. So if you're trying to get your child to stop, the first thing to do is simply ignore it.
visit dental surgeon also for routine checkup.
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Ignore Thumb sucking in a child whoz preschool or younger.
Most young children stop thumb sucking on their own.
Requires treatment only if it persists beyond 4.
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It's absolutely normal...
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nothing to do....
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no need to worry
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You cn breastfeed till 2 years
Limit it to twice per day
Give normal food.
Don't worry
Use reward system , like if she doesn't do appreciate. Her
Don't pay attention when your baby does.
Would settle in a few months
Try spending more time with your child.
Application of bitter substance can be tried after 2 years
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