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Note that thumb-sucking is not actually a dental problem at the baby stage of development since baby does not yet have teeth! Most children (but not all) grow out of it before their permanent teeth grow in. Also, thumb-sucking is a natural way that some babies self-soothe, which can mean that parents will not have to do as much work to soothe baby. However, if you are worried about your child being unable to break the habit in time here are some helpful tips. | Note that thumb-sucking is not actually a dental problem at the baby stage of development since baby does not yet have teeth! Most children (but not all) grow out of it before their permanent teeth grow in. Also, thumb-sucking is a natural way that some babies self-soothe, which can mean that parents will not have to do as much work to soothe baby. However, if you are worried about your child being unable to break the habit in time here are some helpful tips. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
# Wait. If you intend to [[Breastfeed|breastfeed]], consider waiting until your baby has gotten used to breast feeding in order to prevent nipple confusion. (For some babies nipple confusion does not occur, so a [[Make a Baby Shower Candy Pacifier Party Favor|pacifier]] can be introduced right away.) Until the pacifier is introduced gently push the baby's hands away from his/her mouth whenever he/she seems likely to want to suck on them. If hunger seems to be the reason for sucking hands, feeding time can be a good way to prevent sucking. It may also help to use baby mittens or baby outfits with sleeves that can be folded over your baby's hands to cover them. | # Wait. If you intend to [[Breastfeed|breastfeed]], consider waiting until your baby has gotten used to breast feeding in order to prevent nipple confusion. (For some babies nipple confusion does not occur, so a [[Make a Baby Shower Candy Pacifier Party Favor|pacifier]] can be introduced right away.) Until the pacifier is introduced gently push the baby's hands away from his/her mouth whenever he/she seems likely to want to suck on them. If hunger seems to be the reason for sucking hands, feeding time can be a good way to prevent sucking. It may also help to use baby mittens or baby outfits with sleeves that can be folded over your baby's hands to cover them. | ||
