Tag: thumb-sucking
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Thumb-Sucking in Newborns: Is It Normal for Babies to Suck Their Thumbs?
Read more If your little one is indulging in thumb-sucking, there’s no need to panic. Here’s why you can view this habit positively (at least for now!). Why Do Babies Suck Their Thumbs? It’s completely natural for newborns to suck on their thumbs. Here’s the scoop: Innate Behavior: Babies are born with the instinct to…
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Breaking the Thumb-Sucking Habit: A Guide for Parents
Why Do Toddlers Suck Their Thumbs? Read more Thumb-sucking is a natural reflex that can begin even before birth, as babies prepare for feeding. Once in the world, many children find comfort in sucking their thumbs or using pacifiers to soothe themselves. In fact, studies suggest that up to half of children aged 2 to…