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Sponsoring a Child in Ghana – And Supporting More Than One Journey
Last year, we shared something very close to our hearts – our decision to sponsor a child through Akwaaba Volunteers. Through this incredible organisation, based in Accra, Ghana, we’re helping to support Raphael, a bright and kind-hearted 12-year-old who is already making a wonderful impact in his school community. But as a children’s health brand, we felt there was an[...]
Celebrating 13 Years of Thumbsie®
This year marks a very special milestone for us at Thumbsie® — 13 years in business. What began in 2013 as one mum’s idea to help children stop thumb sucking has grown into an award-winning business trusted by families around the world. Thirteen years on, we are incredibly proud to have helped thousands of children break the thumb and finger[...]
Looking Back with Gratitude: Thumbsie’s Journey Through 2025
As we step into a new year, we wanted to pause and reflect on what 2025 meant for Thumbsie®. As a small UK business focused on creating innovative children’s health products in the UK, this past year has been about progress, purpose, and real-world impact. From industry recognition to meaningful giving and everyday wins for families, 2025 reminded us why[...]
New Year, New Habits: How to Help Your Child Stop Thumb Sucking in 2026
The start of a new year is always a time for fresh beginnings and setting resolutions. Why Thumb Sucking Can Be Harmful For many parents, helping a child stop thumb or finger sucking can be a top priority. While it may seem harmless, thumb sucking can lead to several dental and developmental problems if it continues beyond early childhood. Prolonged[...]
A Christmas Thank You That Means So Much to Us
As Christmas approaches, we wanted to share a message that truly touched our hearts. Recently, we received a beautiful thank-you email from the team at Akwaaba, expressing their gratitude for the support we give to the children and families they work with in Ghana. Reading their words was a powerful reminder of why this support is so important to us.[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Thumbsie® designs its own fabrics
We have some really exciting news: we have designed our very own fabrics. How cool is that? You may or may not know, but the fabric for our most popular designs has stopped being made, and we've struggled to find a replacement from a British-based supplier. Thumbsie is an ethical company and we're not keen to ship products from overseas[...]
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