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Hi my six year playes with herself a lot i notice sometimes she using her stuffed animal and i wanted to know if this is normal, or if it's not normal?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Normal development: It feels good. This is normal. Your job as a parent is to gently teach her that this is private behavior without punishing her for doing something so natural. These are tricky waters and you will do just fine! I am very happy that you asked this question.

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Answered 4/9/2016

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A member asked:

Hi my six year playes with herself a lot i notice sometimes she using her stuffed animal and i wanted to know if this is normal, or if it's not normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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