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My daughter is 2 years, when she want to sleep, she suck her finger. this is bad or not, what should i do?
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Thumb sucking: I would leave her alone, she will eventually outgrow it and it is harmless. It provides comfort and children need comfort measures whether a blanket or a thumb.
Answered 8/11/2014
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