2006-10-11 23:56:27 · 8 answers · asked by chelsea 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
She is still only little, does she need to stop so soon? she is using her thumb sucking as a comfort and all little children need comfort in some form so instead of her thumb you could introduce a cuddly toy or blanket instead, if she doesnt already have one. Personaly I would let her carry on sucking her thumb for a little while longer until you can explain to her why it would be good if she stopped. Maybe then she would only suck her thumb at nap times. It's a difficult one, dummies are much easier to take away than thumbs, good luck. x
2006-10-12 00:15:45 · answer #1 · answered by pam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's only 13 months old, and unless she's exhibiting some signs of serious dental damage, or she's hurting herself.. don't try to make her stop. It's her method of soothing. It makes her feel better and at 13 months.. she needs something to make her feel better in a world where everything is new and strange. Sometimes she just needs a breather.. and her sucking her thumb is like a life line.. some kids have blankets, some have toys they carry everywhere, some have soothers.. she has her thumb.. don't take it away yet. Wait till she's 2 or 3.
2006-10-12 07:13:53 · answer #2 · answered by Imani 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. I sucked my thumb till I was 12! My parents tried so many times to stop me but failed. I decided to stop cuz I realised I was getting too old to suck my thumb! There's no harm in it really, as long as her hands are clean. My mum said I was a very peaceful baby cuz I sucked my thumb when I was upset so I didn't cry much!
2006-10-12 07:58:04 · answer #3 · answered by Dee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aw, don't make her stop yet! It's cute! My 16-month-old still sucks her thumb. I don't think i can do dental damage until they have permanent teeth. Besides, i think it's cute! did i mention that?
2006-10-12 10:56:46 · answer #4 · answered by memichelle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is some thing at the drug store for that just has a bitter taste which will make them stop....ask your pharmacist
2006-10-12 07:00:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom would put tabasco sauce on my sister's thumb, bandaid, gloves, or make a reward system
2006-10-12 21:19:11 · answer #6 · answered by em 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every time that thumb goes in her mouth take it out and spank that hand with a comb
2006-10-12 09:49:24 · answer #7 · answered by arief 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
whatever u do then do it quick as im 36 and still do it.
2006-10-12 06:58:36 · answer #8 · answered by sleepwalker69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋