MY daughter is 25months old and sucks the ring and middle fingers of her left hand. I took her for her 2 year checkup and the doctor said that it would be a good idea to get her to stop because it was starting to effect the development of her teeth.
Anyone have any good ideas on getting her to stop? I know that she doest this to comfort herself. Thanks! any ideas would be greatly apprecatied!
2007-03-21 02:37:28 · 9 answers · asked by llllll_amanda_lllllll 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
LOL robin i thought of that but she loves hot stuff! wish it would be that easy!
2007-03-21 03:21:36 · update #1
"This is usually very reassuring news to parents: thumb and finger-sucking habits are common, and typically harmless behaviors of infancy and childhood." It only becomes a problem among older children when PERMANENT TEETH comes in. Age 1-4 is still young and you still have time to help kick the habit.
If you ever decide to put any thing on her fingers like hot sauce or lemon juice (REMEMBER: they may rub their eyes & that's a hugh pain)
Put an obstacle on the child's hand. You might try a sock or glove, possibly secured with tape. You can also buy specially designed mittens, or a plastic finger-guard that makes sucking difficult.
** I once tried putting little sparkly puffed stickers on the nail of the sucking finger ( that girl loved it) and I told her if she sucks those fingers it'll get ruined. She tried reallly hard but eventually stopped doing it.
Talk to her about how it's not good for her new teeth and Provide rewards. You might mark a star on a calendar when the child goes without thumb-sucking for a day.
She may be young to understand but still talk to her...
Use a mirror to show your child the changes happening to his or her teeth or mouth shape.
Talk about the unhealthy germs that are on our hands and how the child puts the germs in his or her mouth by thumb-sucking.
Talk to your child about becoming a "big boy" or "big girl" by stopping thumb-sucking. Remind your child that he or she may be teased for continuing thumb-sucking.
You may wish to use a bandage or a bad-tasting substance such as Thum ( Found at Local Drug Stores) that is painted on the fingernail to remind your child not to suck the thumb. If the bandage or coating comes off, replace it without being critical or embarrassing your child.
2007-03-26 14:16:19 · answer #1 · answered by Jan!3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just try and distract her, but not make a big issue about it. My 5 year old bites her nails, and whenever we mentioned it, she did it more often. So now, we don't say anything, but if we see her doing it, we will distract her by asking her a question, or asking her to come help us do something, etc... Your little one is still a baby! I really would not worry about it too much.
2007-03-21 02:59:10 · answer #2 · answered by FLmom3 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dip her fingers in hot sauce but then wipe off her hands and fingers. the moisture from the hot sauce will be gone but the spicy and bitter taste will still be there. do this for about a week or until you notice she doesn't put her fiingers in her mouth anymore. it really helps !!! i work at a daycare and if we get the permission from the parents to do so, thats how they stop !!!
♥ good luck ! :)
2007-03-21 03:36:43 · answer #3 · answered by ♥livin on lake water 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think if you try and make her stop she will be nervous. When you see her doing it - try to involve her in something else without telling her to stop sucking her fingers. Does she have a blanket or special toy? Try substituting those.
2007-03-21 02:49:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
DEAR
LET HER SUCK HER THUMB NOT FINGERS AND FIND AND OLD THYME DOCTOR FROM THE LATE 50,S 60,S 70,S THE DOCTOR YOU ARE USING IS A JOKE OK
TAKE CARE
PS SHE IS INSINCERE AND THE DOCTOR IS TO DUMB TO SEE IT I GUESS
TEETH CAN BE FIXED UP LATER
I WEAR A BRACE ON MY LEG THAT COST ($300.00) DOLLARS USA MONEY SCENT I AM AGE (34) THE COST IS NOW ($ 10,200.00) DOLLARS USA MONEY FROM AGE (1-34) THE ($ 10,200.00) IS WHAT IT HAS COST TO KEEP ME IN LEG BRACES FOR MY RIGHT LEG ONLY BECAUSE OF CEREBRAL PALSY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OK
TAKE CARE PS I DO NOT THINK BRACE WILL COST THAT MUCH FOR 34 YEARS ON TEETH
BRACES FOR TEETH ABOUT ($ 2200.00) A SET
2007-03-21 19:17:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋
lemon juice on her fingers
your doc is right you wont want the other kids calling her mouse when hes in school would you?
2007-03-21 20:15:16 · answer #6 · answered by newbie ice hockey fan & TV serie 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Put hot sauce on her fingers
2007-03-21 03:16:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
maybe you could find something else to occupy her. materials that requires the child to use both of her hands...
hope this helps. :)
2007-03-21 02:59:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes just calm & paitent say baby that is annoying!! never scold!!!
2007-03-27 11:56:26 · answer #9 · answered by Dotr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋