My three and a half year old son recently started sucking his fingers and sometimes his clothing. When I point it out to him he takes his fingers out of his mouth, but they are soon back in. I can't think of anything that has changed in his life that would make him start doing this. How can I get him to stop?
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It is one of those common things that distraction is an excellent cure first, like thumb sucking, or sucking the corner of a blanket. Every time you do spot it, help by encouraging him to do something else, like cuddle a favourite teddy bear. I have known people to use something that tastes bad, but I think Tabasco that Chris mentioned is a bit harsh. |
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