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How to Get a Child to Stop Sucking Their Thumb

All babies are born with the instinct to root and suck—it is, of course, what helps them feed even seconds after birth. That instinct can cause them to also suck on their fingers or thumb during non-feeding times, too, because it can be soothing and help them feel secure. If they get into the thumb-sucking habit, most kids will eventually quit on their own—but if they’re getting to be between ages