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The Role of Thumb Guards in Maintaining Oral Care for Children
Explore the crucial role of thumb guards in maintaining oral care for children. Discover how they help promote dental health and prevent oral issues. Thumb guards are essential in children's oral care as they prevent thumb sucking, a habit that can lead to dental misalignment and other oral health issues. Introduction Good oral health for children is vital. It really[...]
Back to school thumb guard tips
Explore the effectiveness of back-to-school thumb guards in curbing thumb-sucking habits among children. Learn practical strategies to support your child's oral development. Thumb guards are essential tools to help children break the habit of thumb-sucking when going back to school. This quick guide explores the impact of thumb-sucking on oral development, introduces the effectiveness of thumb guards, and provides practical[...]
New Year’s Resolutions for Kids’ Dental Health
Discover the best New Year’s resolutions for your child's dental health. Learn how to keep their smiles bright and healthy in the coming year. As a parent, it's crucial to set your kids' dental health resolutions for the New Year to ensure their smiles stay bright and healthy. In this article, we'll explore some simple yet effective goals to keep[...]
Jo triumphs at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards
Our amazing founder, Jo, has followed in the footsteps of leading figures from the business world by winning an award at the prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Jo was crowned Maker & Creator Entrepreneur of the Year for the South East at a glittering event at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London. And these are not just any awards, they’re often[...]
Thumbsie® recognised by British Made Awards
By Jo Bates, founder of Thumbsie® As some of you may know, I founded Thumbsie® 10 years ago, and it has been a thrilling journey. It all started at my daughter's school gates. I knew that thumb sucking had become a problem for her, and I came to realise that there was a market out there for a fun, cost-effective[...]
Thumbsie® win innovation award
At Thumbsie® we pride ourselves on being innovative – and it seems others agree. It's just been announced that we've won a prize for innovation at a leading enterprise award. Go us! That's right, we are proud to announce that we won Most Innovative Children's Handmade Dental Health Product at the Southern Enterprise Awards. These awards receive over 68,000 total[...]
Thumbsie® a “shining example of excellence”
Thumbsie® has been described as a "shining example of excellence" and as a company that has "transformed lives" following a recent awards triumph. The South East Star Award of Excellence recognises outstanding achievement by businesses within the south east and is an excellent addition to our growing list of awards. The company behind the awards, E2 Media, were especially impressed[...]
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[...]
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