Thumb and Finger-Sucking: Understanding Its Effects on Toddler Health Thumb- and finger-sucking are common self-soothing habits in toddlers, offering them comfort and a sense of security. While these behaviors are…
As parents, it’s natural to wonder about the potential dental risks associated with common toddler habits like thumb-sucking and pacifier use. Both of these behaviors can offer comfort to little…
Is your child approaching elementary school age and still sucking their thumb? Find out whether their school will support efforts to stop thumb sucking.
Thumb- and finger-sucking is a normal part of infancy. Many parents wonder how early this habit starts, and it may be sooner than you’d think.
Many children suck their thumbs as a form of coping. However, there are numerous long-term effects of thumb sucking as children age that parents should know.