Sentences with phrase «stop sucking on her fingers»
Your baby can stop sucking on her fingers or thumb when she is ready, while you may continue to use a pacifier longer than necessary, making it more likely to become a habit
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If she is still sucking when you want to stop, slide a finger in her mouth to encourage her to open or pull down gently on her chin.
About a month after she was born she was completely stopped up so my doctor suggested that i put some baby food prunes on my finger and let her suck it off.
And keep in mind that the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry states that sucking on fingers, thumbs, and pacifiers, «is completely normal for babies and young children» and that most children stop before and «no harm is done to their teeth or jaws.»
You can often tell if your baby is fussing because she's hungry if she is rooting (moving her head back and forth and opening her mouth), thrusting her tongue, sucking on her fingers or hands, increasing her level of activity, or fussing that doesn't stop when you pick her up.
Most children stop these habits on their own, but if they are still sucking their thumbs or fingers past the age of three, a mouth appliance may be recommended by your pediatric dentist.