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The Problems with Thumb Sucking
Many parents will be relieved to know that thumb sucking is a natural reflex. It often starts in the womb and makes babies feel secure, safe and comforted. But there are problems associated with thumb sucking. And these problems can increase the more a child sucks their thumb. Thumb sucking in itself is not necessarily a cause for concern, but[...]
Is Prince Louis a Thumb Sucker? He is Certainly No Dummy…
It was heartening, last weekend, to see the Duchess of Cambridge gently remove her son Louis’ thumb from his mouth as they watched the Trooping of the Colour flypast from the Buckingham Palace balcony. She did what most mother’s do when they want their children to stop a habit – she distracted him. He took his thumb out of his[...]
Bundles of Joy for Thumb or Finger Suckers
If you are lucky enough to be at home over school holiday, you may experience two things: One - you have more time with your children….which means... Two - you notice that persistent sucking habit more than usual. Have you decided (once again) that the thumb or finger sucking has to stop? Are you ready for a new approach that[...]
How to Give Up the Thumbsucking Habit Successfully
Breaking a long-term habit can be incredibly difficult. And this can be especially true for children. Whether it is nail-biting, hair-twirling or even nose-picking, habits can become a big part of a child's life. Perhaps the most widely known habit is thumb sucking. Even some adults struggle to break this habit, not just children. So, what is thumb sucking and[...]
Give Up Giving Up and Resolve to Quit – Give up Thumb Sucking
Christmas is a time when lots of people spend time more time with their families and start to notice the little quirks and foibles that helps to make them who they are…. and occasionally a bit irritating. An aunt with a tickly cough, a brother who tells awful jokes, a husband with a restless leg who sets the cutlery jangling[...]
Give up Thumb Sucking in time to Start School
A lot of children stop sucking their thumbs naturally between the ages of two and four just on their own, without any help. However, one in eight children is still sucking a thumb of finger between the ages of seven and eleven. With most children starting school at the age of four, the need to give up thumb sucking in[...]
Thumbsie® helps pupils in Saudi Arabia curb thumb sucking habits
We are a very small primary school in Saudi Arabia. 4 children (out of 17!) have either used or are still using the Thumbsie® thumb guards to help curb their thumb sucking habits. Our children have encouraged each other and parents have shared top tips to ensure good progress is made quickly. We cannot reccommend the Thumbsie® enough and I hope the short[...]
So thumb sucking and nail biting is OK!
According to the recent press, experts have revealed that thumb sucking and nail biting in young children may mean that they are less likely to develop allergies later in childhood, according to a new study that spanned three decades. It's a dilemma that I once faced and is faced by millions of parents worldwide – how do you stop your[...]
Thumb or Dummy – Which is Better?
Everyone, whether they have children or not probably has an opinion on thumb sucking. Many people have their own views whether they have experienced it with their own child or not. But thumb or dummy - which is better? Once they have started sucking on a dummy how can you stop your toddler from popping their thumb in their mouth[...]
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