2006-09-24 15:17:57 · 10 answers · asked by wsamson_7121 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
its like a pacifier that never falls out of reach!!
2006-09-24 15:20:28 · answer #1 · answered by wunluv06 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The sucking reflex is an inherited desire that every child is programmed with. Even babies in the womb suck their thumbs.
As they develop the sucking is associated with the comforting feeling of warmth, security, and nurishment. Thus they will suck their thumbs to sooth themselves, or to provide comfort.
2006-09-24 22:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because sucking is an involuntary motion that babies do(sucking on nipples) so if there is no nipple they need something else to suck on that feels good and their thumb is the closest thing
2006-09-24 22:44:01 · answer #3 · answered by the quiet one 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when they are tired what I THINK
2014-12-02 22:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may soothe them and sometimes when a child has colic then they need to suck on something to relieve their gas
2006-09-24 22:26:16 · answer #5 · answered by tinker143 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a comfort thing, like a security blanket.
2006-09-25 01:10:02 · answer #6 · answered by ariannaandtjsmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my grandmom told tehy will feel the taste of honey from there,thats why tehy are sucking
2006-09-24 22:21:36 · answer #7 · answered by cipotli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey hun...it's a soothing thing for them....much like we take a hot bath or listen to music to relax....it's just their thing and completley normal....love daisy
2006-09-24 22:21:26 · answer #8 · answered by crazy_daisy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure, my son does it, and it's really cute!
2006-09-24 22:21:24 · answer #9 · answered by melashell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, it really soothes them and its cute!!
2006-09-25 00:56:50 · answer #10 · answered by ronjj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋