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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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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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.

Dr Beck and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/11/2014

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A member asked:

My daughter is 2 years, when she want to sleep, she suck her finger. this is bad or not, what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Beck and 2 doctors agreed

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