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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[...]
What a fantastic start to the year
What a start to 2025! All of us at Thumbsie are thrilled that January was our most successful month ever. An amazing achievement for a business that's about to celebrate our 12th anniversary. Clearly lots of children have started off the New Year with big resolutions. And what could be better than a New Year's resolution to finally kick the[...]
Two in a row for Thumbsie
We're thrilled to say that, for the second year in a row, our innovative work has been recognised by the prestigious Southern Enterprise Awards. The awards, hosted by SME News, celebrate small and medium-sized businesses in southern England, and they are now in their seventh year. Given that businesses in the south of England have the second largest turnover in[...]
Thumbsie® wins Childcare Brand of the Year
Great news: Thumbsie® have been awarded Childcare Brand of the Year by a leading global corporate organisation who celebrate "market leaders" and "innovators." The Corporate LiveWire Global Awards celebrate the "success and achievements" of businesses from across the globe. Best of all, they give awards based on "an innovative approach", something that Thumbsie® prides itself on. And clearly, the judges[...]
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