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Finger sucking (ring finger?
Hello all,
My baby is 1 1/2 years old, is finger sucking(ring finger) while sleeping.
There is a small gap in the top 2 teeth.
For hunger and sleep indication, she used to do it.
Also, in the middle of sleep she will suck it quite hard at times.
Is it okay for this age, is that gap a concern?
Also, how to divert the finger sucking.
Will pacifier help? Will it help
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Hie.. it’s normal for the babies for sucking thumb at this age.. since teeth are erupting it will be positioned on its own.. as other teeth erupts..
yes, pacifier will help... just make sure this habit of thumb sucking should not linger on after the age of 5 years or so
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There is nothing to worry. It is totally normal for your baby to suck their fingers as it has a soothing and calming effect.
Most kids drop the habit between the age of 2 to 4 years. Just make sure your baby’s hands are clean.
The gap between your baby’s teeth is normal. The permanent teeth are bigger than the baby teeth so they require more space to accommodate them.
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Dr. Kirti Raina
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5 yrs exp
Jammu
This is normal for babies to suck thumbs. Don't worry about it and gap between upper front teeth is normal because babies teeth are small as compared to permanent teeth that's why gap occurs.its normal. Make sure your babies teeth are washed always nad if baby sucks thumb after 3 years then consult a dentist .
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