A member asked:

My 4th year old baby always his thumb in his mouth . i try but he not leaving his habit. please give the solution. ?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Distraction: Try not to focus on the behavior but when you notice it occurring try to distract him with activities. Placing a non toxic product such as Tabasco sauce on his thumb may discourage thumb sucking. He is old enough for a reward system as well. All the best with this. Some adults still thumb suck. Although I dislike pacifiers the benefit is, you can take it away.

Answered 8/15/2014

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