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[quote=Anonymous]First, I would ask your pediatrician exactly why they say this. They should be able to provide a source that you can review yourself. Second, I would trust your gut. If your kid is generally ok, then they are ok, finger sucking or not! The habit may have helped soothe them in the hospital but I don’t think that’s a bad thing! Third, don’t over pivot. Yes it needs to be resolved and yes it can cause dental issues. But taking away a kids soothing mechanism can actually CAUSE behavioral issues unless you are also helping them learn new ways to calm down. So, proceed with caution and trust your gut. I would recommend working on other ways of soothing/calming for a few weeks FIRST before trying any methods to reduce the sucking. Good luck! Your kid will be ok.[/quote]
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