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finger sucking problem

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dontworryjustpanic · 03/03/2013 21:18

My 17 mo sucks his index finger when sleeping or cuddling his teddy. The finger is now calloused & getting sore - skin has started to split & bleed. Any tips on discouraging/stopping him. Tried a plaster on his finger but he just cried & wouldn't settle to sleep.

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Nagoo · 03/03/2013 21:35

put lanolin on it?

Somebody who isnt me [dummy hater] would suggest a dummy, but it might be too late for that?

TaggieCampbellBlack · 03/03/2013 21:38

It'll toughen up.

looks at 37 year old calloused index finger

ZuleikaD · 04/03/2013 07:49

Yes, it'll toughen up.

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