2006-10-08 04:02:38 · 30 answers · asked by Daddy D 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
put something on his thumb that he hates the taste of.
2006-10-08 04:04:11 · answer #1 · answered by Talamascaa 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thumb sucking is a comfort thing. But I would try to stop it while you still can, because it CAN cause very costly dental problems. Perhaps putting something on his thumb that tastes really bad or something he doesn't like. Preferably something bitter. This may stop him.
2006-10-08 15:04:11 · answer #2 · answered by Cblack22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on how old. under 1 yr? 1-2 yrs or older? try Control It! It is amazing stuff. It absorbs into the skin so thast no matter how much handwashing he does, it won't come off for a couple of days. It also helps heal the erosion of the skin from sucking. You can get it at natural foods stores (like Akin's). Here's the site:
http://www.stopbitingnails.com/
2006-10-08 15:35:03 · answer #3 · answered by Wicked Chicken! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do somthing and quick nothing worked on mei still do it and im 15 honestly
you could try giving him things to do with his hands when hes about to suck his thumb you know like a game or jig saws
or its called stop n grow but if he eats somthing with his hands like a sandwich it will make that taste of the stuff
he also might do it for comfort so every time he does it piick him up and hug him
hope this helps
goodluck
2006-10-08 14:12:03 · answer #4 · answered by bitter sweet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very hard. My parents tried everything. the bad tasting stuff just got sucked off and they even plastered my hands together at night but i just took it off. I sucked my thumb for 21 years and only stopped cos i got train tracks and they threatened to make me pay for them.
I'd say because he is a boy he will grow out of it cos it's a "girly" thing to do
2006-10-08 11:19:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children suck their thumbs for comfort, but mainly due to hunger. Believe it of not, children eat much more than we expect they do!
Give him a rusk stick or other food everytime he sucks on his thumb. Milk from a bottle if he is sleeping. You'll be surprise how big and healthy they will grow!
2006-10-08 11:05:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did u not watch super nanny the other day? the kids in it where sucking away on 15 different nappies a day, she simply hanged them up in the tree, telling them they were gifts to the tree ferries, and they were gone in the morning, the kids loved it,
make up a magic story saying something about hidden treusures, castles, and bouncy clouds, use ur imagination, you have to you have kids dear... good luck and dont let the bugger bite you...
2006-10-08 11:50:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whats wrong with sucking your thumb? Plenty kids do this.
2006-10-08 11:40:26 · answer #8 · answered by karen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
paint clear nailvarnish on his nails my mum used somthing what was from the chemist witch was desined for thumb suckig i stopped as i couldnt bear the taste also every time u see his thumb inhis mouth tell him take it out if he refuses put him on the stairs he will get fesd up in the end
2006-10-11 13:44:26 · answer #9 · answered by kt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a nail paint designed to stop people from biting the nails, it tastes really foul. I should imagin that if you apply it to his thumb nails it would have the same effect!
2006-10-08 11:06:45 · answer #10 · answered by Clare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my youngest son always sucked his thumb, after awhile he just stopped. Remember this- it looks better than a pacifier
2006-10-08 11:42:29 · answer #11 · answered by angeleyes42o2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋