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The Impact of Thumb Sucking on Early Childhood Dental Health
As parents and teachers, we are always amazed by how quickly our children grow and learn. From the first time they smiled without teeth to the first time they took a few shaky steps, every milestone is a reason to celebrate. One of these early stages of growth is thumb sucking, which seems like a harmless habit that many children[...]
Jo wins leading Health & Wellbeing award
Huge congrats to our founder, Jo Bates, who has been recognised by a leading awards organisation for her vital contribution to health and wellbeing! In August, Jo, who founded Thumbsie® a decade ago, was named Health & Wellbeing Businesswoman of the Year by the 2023 Women in Business Awards. Jo was also a finalist in the Retail & Ecommerce category.[...]
Thumbsie® wins Small Business of the Year
It's not every day that you receive an email congratulating you on producing "the best entry since we began our awards", but that's exactly what happened to our founder Jo, earlier this year. The "best entry" refers to our submission for the UK Small Business Awards 2022 – and we're pleased to say, we won! The email, from Business Awards[...]
Jo shortlisted for leading entrepreneur award
All of us at Thumbsie® are thrilled to announce that Jo Bates, our founder, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards. These awards celebrate the dynamic role that entrepreneurs play in the UK, and they highlight a wide range of businesses from the length and breadth of the country. Jo has been shortlisted in the Maker and[...]
How can I get my child to stop sucking their thumb?
Sarah, a baby sleep expert from Teach To Sleep, tells us how you can help your little one learn to sleep without sucking their thumb or fingers. Before tackling Sleep Because sucking thumbs and fingers relieves stress and helps with regulating your child's emotions, choose a time when your child is in a good place (there's no illness, separation anxiety,[...]
How to stop skin picking: tips and strategies for Dermatillomania
If you or a member of your family has a skin picking problem, this article will help you discover effective tips and strategies to break the habit. Stopping skin picking involves using a combination of strategies to address both the physical and psychological aspects of the habit. Introduction Simply put, skin picking is a disorder where an individual cannot stop[...]
10 years of thumb sucking success
2013 was a turning point in my life – and in the lives of lots of parents of children who suck their thumbs. A decade ago, my daughter, Isabel, was struggling with a thumb sucking habit. I tried and tried to find a suitable product to help her stop. But simply nothing worked. That's when I decided to take the[...]
Give up thumb sucking for New Year
2023 is around the corner – can you believe it! We're sure you will come up with a few resolutions or plans for the New Year. And perhaps the most important one for your child will be to give up thumb sucking for New Year. Of course, thumb sucking can be stopped at any point, with the right help, but[...]
2022: Thumbsie sucking success stories
One of the reasons we love receiving positive reviews from happy parents is that we can share them with others. Quitting thumb sucking can be tough, which makes it so lovely to have so many wonderful thumb sucking success stories. Community is important, and what could be better than the success of one child inspiring another. As we approach the New[...]
How to stop toddler thumb sucking
We discuss how to stop toddler thumb sucking and strategies to help you and your toddler resolve this habit. Seeing a small child with a thumb in their mouth can seem like one of the most natural sights of all. And in many ways, it is. Often babies start thumb sucking in the womb and continue after birth. Sucking a[...]
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