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How Can Thumb Sucking In A Toddler Be Treated?

Hi sir, My kid is 3.5 yrs old..he is having thumb sucking habit.. because of tis his upper lips have bulged up...I bought femite liquid yesterday and started applying on his thumb but he vomitted 3 times ..s tis safe to use? Will it work out to drop off tis habit
Tue, 9 Jan 2018
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I have gone through your query. Avoid pasting irritants on his hands. Use distraction technique. Distract him and make him busy with play things. Gradually he will drop the habit.
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How Can Thumb Sucking In A Toddler Be Treated?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. Avoid pasting irritants on his hands. Use distraction technique. Distract him and make him busy with play things. Gradually he will drop the habit. Thanks.