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 of to help her stop, but nothing worked—until they found Thumbsie®.

Why Children Suck Their Fingers

Finger or thumb sucking is a natural reflex for babies and toddlers. It provides comfort, helps them fall asleep, and can act as a coping tool in unfamiliar or stressful situations. However, when the habit continues past toddlerhood, and the adult teeth start to form, it can lead to:

• Dental issues, such as misalignment of teeth or changes in the roof of the mouth

• Speech development concerns

• Skin irritation or infection on fingers

• Self-consciousness as children grow older

Aurora’s parents had tried multiple solutions to help her move on from this habit—but with little success.

A Gentle, Effective Solution: The Thumbsie® Finger Glove

When Aurora’s family discovered Thumbsie®, they found not just a product—but a philosophy. Our soft, fabric finger gloves are designed to be worn comfortably day and night, gently breaking the association between finger sucking and comfort.

More importantly, Thumbsie® embraces a kind, child-focused approach. We believe in helping children stop thumb or finger sucking through positive reinforcement—not punishment or pressure

Aurora’s Amazing Progress

With the help of a Thumbsie® glove, Aurora stopped finger sucking both day and night—within less than a week! Her family was amazed by the transformation.

Here’s what Aurora’s parent, Jamie, had to say:

“Aurora sucked her middle fingers from when she was born and to help herself settle/soothe herself. We have tried lots of things. None of which worked. She has successfully stopped sucking her fingers day and night with the help of Thumbsie and now doesn’t wear this at all. This was all in less than a week.”

We’re thrilled to have been part of Aurora’s journey. Seeing her achieve this milestone with confidence and comfort is what drives our mission forward every day.

A Big Thumbsie® Thank You

We’re so happy to have helped Aurora overcome her finger sucking habit. Her story is a powerful reminder that gentle, positive solutions really do work—and that no family is alone in facing this challenge.

If you’re looking for a proven, child-friendly way to help your little one break the thumb or finger sucking habit, Thumbsie® is here to help—just like we did for Aurora.