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[quote=Anonymous]How old is your child and if they are older (9+) do they do any of these things? And, if so, how do you handle sleepovers with other kids?

My DC still sucks her thumb at night until she falls asleep (as did I as a child . .  I would do it in my sleep, unknowingly, until middle school. At some point I just stopped). None of the tricks have really worked (e.g., the nail polish) and they didn't work for me.  She's also very attached to her lovey. At some point, she's going to be made fun of and I've told her as much (though I don't think I ever was; or at least I'm not remembering it).

How have you handled? She's otherwise smart, active, has lots of friends, etc. I guess just let it die out on its own? She's going to need braces (and she likely would have regardless of the thumb sucking) and I think that will probably facilitate the end of thumb sucking. But, the dentist said not until closer to 12.

I'm not interested in name-calling or anything unhelpful.  I know from my own experience that I cannot FORCE her stop with the thumb.  I'm interested in what you've done or other constructive thoughts.[/quote]

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