She's been sucking it since the womb. She came out and 5 minutes later was sucking her thumb. How do I make her stop now that she's 3 years old???
2006-10-18 15:34:32 · 11 answers · asked by Trinity 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Try Bitter Apple or Orange. It's made to keep pets from licking wounds, but it's completely safe for children and it's horrible enough to work almost instantly. One drop is enough for each thumb as its somewhat oil based and spreads well. It burns like the dickens for quite awhile without actually hurting or causing damage. I've accidentally gotten a bit myself....I'll never bite my cuticles again! lol
2006-10-19 07:15:28 · answer #1 · answered by Gigi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 yr. olds aren't they great. I had tried several things one was putting hot sauce on her thumb. I cried for a week. Next and the thing that worked every time she did it I had sometning to divert her attention a toy or a treat a book. And it did work. But not overnight it took about 2 mons. Good Luck
2006-10-18 15:47:55 · answer #2 · answered by thmsnbrgll 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just leave her alone please. its a comforting thing for her and you'll just add more stress to her by forcing her to quit. i have a 3 1/2 year old who still sucks two fingers and she carries an old bra around. my 9 year old sucked her thumb till she was 5 and quit on her own. they'll be embarrassed soon enough by their friends or classmates if they continue into grade school.
2006-10-18 15:55:51 · answer #3 · answered by haikuhi2002 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom use to put chili on my finger. There is also some sort of SAFE nail polish that will give off a nasty taste that I have heard works.
2006-10-18 15:37:04 · answer #4 · answered by Sexy-Lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her that her toes work much better. not only will you split your side laughing at her attempts, but she may concentrate so hard on getting her foot up to her face she may forget about her thumb. if that doesn't work tie her hands behind her back for a few days. just like trying to quit smoking or drinking. detox the little devil.
2006-10-18 15:44:58 · answer #5 · answered by dmol75 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Break her thumb!!!!...lol..Just kidding.Try scaring her and tell her her finger would fall off if she keeps sucking it.That works!!My cousin is 5 years old and she was still sucking her thumb untill I told her what i just told you to do.She stoped sucking it as quickly as I told her.You should of saw her face though..LMAO!!!..If it works email me. mrsvanilla06@yahoo.com
2006-10-18 15:40:37 · answer #6 · answered by Precious R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of people putting masking tape on their kid's thumbs.
2006-10-19 02:15:14 · answer #7 · answered by Julie F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy the finger nail polish that is nasty when you put it in your mouth. Like that stuff that makes you quit bitting our nails. Or is you can afford it take her to the orthodontist and he can give you something.
2006-10-18 15:38:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't put hot sauce on it. They'll rub their eyes and burn them.
2006-10-18 15:36:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
rub doodie on it
2006-10-18 15:42:13 · answer #10 · answered by Brian S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋