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Baby sucking thumb
My baby is 6 months old and he has just started sucking his thumb. Earlier he used to suck all fingers but now he just sucks the right thumb all the time. If I take that away from him he cries out of control.
Is there any way of getting rid of this habit. Dat by day it's becoming more strong.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
It's normal ma'am no need to worry
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Don't force the removal. Child will leave it on his own.
It is a way of soothing for pain.
It is a phase. Will go away on its own.
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings it's normal , in this age group
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