How To Help Your Toddler Stop Sucking His Thumb
By Margaret Sounders

As children grow during their first few years, may of them will start sucking their thumbs or fingers. There are a number of reasons why babies and toddlers do this. First, infants enjoy putting nearly everything in the mouths, so this is a natural extension of that habit. Second, it's worth remembering that babies find it calming. Sometimes, it's their way of gaining a level of comfort in unfamiliar environments. Other times, it has a relaxing sensation; it reminds them of being within the womb and often helps them go to sleep more easily.

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