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Very sore thumb from sucking in nearly 3 year old

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freebster · 01/04/2009 20:45

Has anyone got any tips or ideas? DD is nearly 3 and used to just suck her thumb when very tired, going to sleep etc. At the mo is seeming to suck it all the time and it is SO sore and red. Thinking of taking her to the Dr for steroid cream but that won't solve the problem long term.. Try to keep her busy but she has become an expert in playing with one hand!

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Tarasgang · 01/04/2009 21:25

Hi I used to rub a lemon on my daughters thumb to stop her sucking it, but might maybe you should wait till its not so sore before trying this as it may sting still probably better than her sucking a thumb covered in steroid cream?

thehairybabysmum · 01/04/2009 21:32

lanisoh nipple cream good bfor healing cracked, sore fingers. Not sure how to stop her though sorry??

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