My two year old little girl has been pulling out her own hair for several months to the point where she now has large bald patches on her head. I'm almost sure this is a habit she uses to comfort herself, she does if while she sucks her thumb. HV hasn't been able to offer much advice and we are awaiting GP apt. Has anyone had similar experience? Any advice for getting her to stop? We've tried giving her long hair dolls/ taggy blankets, distracting her with other activities but nothing has really helped. It's heartbreaking seeing her pulling out her hair. She's otherwise a healthy, happy girl.
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