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Hi,ĵ My son is 8 and half months old. He has the habit of sucking the index finger and middle finger, especially when he feels sleepy. Also if he is given any object or teether he doesn't suck the fingers. But if there are no objects around him to play, his fingers automatically goes into the mouth. He has not got his first teeth yet. But still I am afraid whether his teeth will protrude in future. Please advise how to stop this habit.
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