01/09/2022
Thumbsucking is a natural reflex for children. Sucking on thumbs, fingers, pacifiers or other objects may make babies feel secure and happy.
Young children may also suck to soothe themselves and help them fall asleep.
How to help your child to stop Thumbsucking?
1.Avoid situations that may increase your child stress.
2.Reinforce healthy behavior like not sucking their thumb by rewards and praise.
3.Discourage the behavior by putting bandage or sock on their thumb.
4.If your child is old enough communicate to them how thumb sucking can negatively affect their oral health.
If you are having trouble encouraging healthy changes in your own , its a smart bet to contact dental professionals for their expert insight. We may recommend bitter medication, thumb sucking guard or dental appliance to discourage thumb sucking.
