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 sucking habit with a gentle, comfortable and child-friendly solution.

Reaching this anniversary feels even more meaningful when we look back on everything we have achieved over the past year.

Award-Winning Thumb Sucking Solution

In 2025, Thumbsie® was honoured to win Silver in Best Health & Wellbeing at the Junior Design Awards, as well as Best Children’s Oral Habit-Breaking Product at the GHP Global Excellence Awards 2025. And already in 2026, we are delighted to have been named Thumb Guard of the Year at the Corporate LiveWire Global Awards for our innovative solution helping children stop thumb sucking.

To still be growing, evolving and receiving this kind of recognition after 13 years is something we are truly grateful for. Every award is a reminder of why Thumbsie® was created in the first place — to offer real support to families looking for a positive way to help their child stop sucking their thumb or fingers.

One of the loveliest things about running Thumbsie® is hearing directly from the families we have helped. Reviews and feedback have always been at the heart of our journey, and it has been wonderful to see that reflected in new ways too.

What AI Says About Thumbsie®

With AI now becoming part of how many people search for products and advice online, it was lovely to see this appear when searching for Thumbsie®:

“Thumbsie® fabric thumb guards receive overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents and dental professionals, praised as a comfortable, effective, and “magical” solution for stopping thumb-sucking in children. Customers love the fun, custom designs that empower children, with many reporting success in breaking the habit within 2 to 4 weeks

Key Takeaways from Reviews
• Effectiveness: Many parents report success within a few weeks, with some children stopping after just one night.
• Child-Friendly: Children tend to love the various designs and often help pick them out, making the process less scary.
• Comfortable & Well-Made: The fabric design is comfortable to wear and washes well, allowing it to be used day and night.
• Professional Recommendation: Dentists and orthodontists recommend them to prevent dental issues.
• Possible Cons: Some children may find it frustrating initially. Success is not guaranteed, and it may take longer for older children (e.g., 7-year-olds). “

Seeing Thumbsie® described in this way was a real proud moment for us, especially because it reflects the experiences shared by so many parents over the years.

Real Reviews from Happy Parents

Nothing matters more to us than the experiences of the families we help. Here are just a few of the kind words shared by our customers:

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“My daughter was determined to stop sucking her thumb but couldn’t do it. The thumbsie worked amazingly and she’s now stopped! Happy mum and happy girl”
Source: Trustpilot

“The thumbsies do exactly what they are made for. Thanks for sharing this, not only with your own child, but with the rest of the world as well! Love, from The Netherlands”
Source: Trustpilot

“After trying lots of different ways to try and stop my daughter’s thumb sucking habit, she suddenly stopped after using her Thumbsie. She has been a thumb sucker since a baby and I thought we would never get her to stop! I would really recommend Thumbsie for anyone wanting their little one to stop sucking their thumbs/fingers.”
Source: Google review

“Thumbsie has been nothing short of a miracle for my 4 year old daughter! She has been sucking her thumb for years. She was never able to settle to sleep without sucking her thumb and it also gave her a lot of comfort throughout the day. After 4 weeks of wearing a thumbsie day and night she has completely broken the habit! Thank you so much for creating this brilliant product!”
Source: Google review

Thank You for Supporting Thumbsie®

As we celebrate 13 years of Thumbsie®, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to every customer who has supported us. Whether you have been with us from the beginning or have only recently discovered Thumbsie®, you have been part of our story.

Your support, your reviews and your trust in our products have helped us grow into the business we are today. We never take that for granted.

Here’s to the Next Chapter

Thirteen years is a big milestone — but we feel like we are just getting started.

Here’s to continuing to support families, develop new ideas, and help even more children stop thumb sucking in a kind and positive way.

Thank you for being part of our story.