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Finger sucking
My girl baby is 3 months old. She wants to suck her fingers all the time. She gets angry if i take her finger away from her mouth. I don't know how to stop her from this behaviour. Any suggestions please??
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This is a normal behaviour which goes away on its own. Don't try to stop it.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
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Can apply pungent or bitter taste food item on her fingers like bittergourd or any edible oil that is bitter.
However it will not last till school so not to create too much fuss related to it.
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