![]() Then Why do Older Children Engage in Thumb Sucking? ![]() It doesn’t often indicate any deep-set emotional problems, according to experts at the New York University School of Medicine. Usually, little ones turn to the thumb when they are upset, tired or just bored.Įven when the habit carries on after infancy, it’s rarely something for parents to worry about. So, it’s no surprise that more than three-quarters of infants suck on their fingers or thumbs during their first year. It’s comforting and entertaining all in one. Thumb sucking is actually appropriate and useful behaviour for younger children. ![]() Experts agree, though, that thumb suckers under the age of 5 shouldn’t be pressured to stop since most children do give up the habit on their own. Chronic and frequent thumb sucking can cause changes to your little one’s bite.
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