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Thumbsie® wins Silver at Junior Design Awards 2025
We are absolutely thrilled to share some wonderful news – Thumbsie® has won Silver in the Best Health & Wellbeing category at the 2025 Junior Design Awards! This recognition means so much to us, and we’re honoured to be featured alongside some of the most creative, innovative, and inspiring names in the family lifestyle industry. Why the Junior Design Awards[...]
Sponsoring a child in Ghana: Thumbsie’s Support for Akwaaba Volunteers
At Thumbsie®, we believe that every child deserves the chance to simply be a child — to learn, grow, laugh, and play without the weight of adult burdens. This belief sits at the heart of everything we do. Whether we’re supporting families in ending thumb-sucking habits or helping children sleep more soundly, our goal is always the same: to nurture[...]
Thumbsie® Wins Another Prestigious Award for Innovation in Children’s Health
We’re thrilled to share the exciting news that Thumbsie® has been named Most Innovative Children's Health Solutions Manufacturer 2025 – UK by Global Health & Pharma (GHP) Magazine as part of their annual Global Excellence Awards Programme. This incredible recognition comes hot on the heels of our earlier win this year for Best Children's Oral Habit-Breaking Product 2025, and it’s[...]
Aurora’s Success: Giving Up Finger Sucking in Less Than a Week with Thumbsie®
Finger sucking is a common comfort mechanism for many young children—but when it continues beyond the early years, it can start to cause concern for parents. That was the case for Aurora, who had been sucking her middle fingers (middle and ring finger) since birth as a way to soothe and settle herself. Her family tried everything they could think[...]
Thumbsie® Shortlisted for Junior Design Awards 2025 – Best Health & Well Being Brand
Thumbsie® Shortlisted for Best Health & Well Being Brand at Junior Design Awards 2025 We’re excited to share that Thumbsie® has been shortlisted for the Junior Design Awards 2025 in the category of Best Health & Well Being Brand! These prestigious awards take place in September and highlight the best in design, lifestyle, and parenting. Being recognised for our work in children’s health and emotional well-being means[...]
Thumbsie Wins Best Children’s Oral Habit-Breaking Product at GHP Global Excellence Awards 2025
We are proud to share that Thumbsie® has been awarded Best Children's Oral Habit-Breaking Product 2025 in the prestigious GHP - Global Excellence Awards, hosted by Global Health & Pharma. This incredible recognition celebrates our dedication to supporting children and families in overcoming thumb sucking with compassion and innovation. The Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards 2025 are dedicated to honouring businesses[...]
12 years helping children to stop thumb sucking
Happy birthday to us! It's been a whirlwind 12 years, but Thumbsie are still here and still producing amazing thumb gloves which have great results. By Jo Bates, our founder I remember back in 2013, standing at my daughter's school gates and chatting to other mums about my idea for a new product. They were so supportive, and all agreed[...]
Breaking the Habit: Helping Your Child Stop Thumb Sucking
Thumb sucking is a natural behaviour that many infants and young children engage in, often as a way to self-soothe, explore their bodies, or provide comfort. It is generally considered a normal part of early childhood development and tends to decrease as children grow older. However, it can sometimes persist beyond the toddler years, raising concerns for parents. Why do[...]
Breaking the Thumb-Sucking Habit: A Heart-warming Story of Success
Thumb-sucking is a common habit among children, but for many, it can be hard to break, especially as they get older. While it's natural for babies and young children to use thumb-sucking as a self-soothing mechanism, it can lead to a variety of challenges, both physically and socially. Whether it's issues with dental health, speech development, or even emotional dependence,[...]
Thumbsie® announce new fabrics
At Thumbsie® we love to freshen up our designs. Every child is different and we're always keen to make sure there is the perfect design for a wide range of tastes. You may have seen that back in June last year we started on a new design journey. The fabric used in our most popular designs was discontinued, and we[...]
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