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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][twitter][quote=Anonymous]I sucked my thumb forever (even as a teen). I definitely think it could be related to stress at home.[/quote] I feel like we have a healthy and relaxed home. The only prolonged stressful situation DD has been in is the hospitalization as an infant. I’m not sure how to resolve it. She’s barely 2.[/quote] I'm sorry. I should have read your initial post more carefully. I absolutely don't want you to feel guilty or concern about this. There was no specific trigger for me, I don't think. I just was never stopped from doing it. There are 4-5 year olds that still take pacifiers all over this country. I don't think it's that different. It seems totally understandable for a 2yo to use this self-soothing technique. To break the habit you may want to take out the thumb and distract. Nothing worked for me, but I think for most kids, this is not a big deal. I was just an extreme case.[/quote]
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