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Dr Deepa Suvarna is a practising paediatrician with 25 years of experience. She completed her MD in paediatrics from the TN Medical College and BYL Nair Hospital, MBBS from the King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and diploma in child health from the College of Physicians and Surgeons.... more
Asked by Anonymous - May 31, 2023Hindi
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Hello. My 10 year old still sucks her thumb. We've tried everything. How can we stop this habit?

Ans: Usually kids suck their thumb when bored, sleepy or stressed out. A 10 year old can be counselled regarding the reasons why she still does this and what are the ill effects of doing it. If she wants to get rid of this habit but is unable to then you could try putting mittens or socks so that it would remind her to not do it. A pedodentist can also help with certain guards which are worn inside the mouth and deter the child from sucking her thumb.
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