Thumb sucking

Thumb sucking is a normal and completely healthy habit that allows a child to self soothe. However,if it continues for too long it will move the teeth and change the shape of the developing face and jaws, which can lead to a number of other problems. We suggest that you try to stop your child thumb sucking as soon as they are ready – ideally before 4. There are many strategies which we can talk to you about, but one obvious one is good old bribery!! Congrats to Zoe (and her mum, Karalee) who has recently stopped thumb sucking thanks to the power of a beanie boo bribe!