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haylols · 11/03/2019 11:36

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has any advice re thumb sucking? My 18 month old had always been a thumb sucker. It’s like it’s permanently superglued into her mouth! I’m a firm believer that children do this to self soothe and it’s a comfort thing that I’m not going to even attempt to stop. I think she will stop when she is ready to. It’s more that she’s sucking the thumb so much that it’s much thinner than the other and the skin is looking like it’s dry and cracked and is starting to look a bit sore. It doesn’t stop her sucking it though! Should I be worried? Is there anything anyone can suggest to help the skin heal while she’s still sucking it? Thanks in advance.

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