How to stop thumb sucking?

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My 2 year old has been off the paci for about a year. Now he has starting to suck on his thumb. How can I break this?

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Maybe try a thin muslin wrap to help the situation. He may like the feel and texture of it so that could possibly help

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My son will be 2 in a month and has been sucking his thumbs since a week old he didn’t like the paci but I’ve asked his dr and he told me not to worry till he’s about 4 because right now it soothes him

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I did this until I was about 8 and my parents got metal put in my mouth and my dad told me it would cut off my thumb if I stuck it in my mouth. Needless to say, I stopped the habit pretty quick. Lol

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Dip in vinegar not nail polish remover thats toxic.

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sour apple also is distasteful, but safe

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He’s looking for comfort for some reason. Find a toy to keep his hands busy and replace the habit with some new form of comfort thing

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My oldest did that is just pull her thumb out every so often eventually she got the hint.

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I’m 27 and still suck my thumb 🤷.

Everyone always told me I’d ruin my teeth. I have a small overbite but nothing of concern.

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All my son’s therapist have said not to worry about it and most adults suck their thumbs and not even realize they are doing it.

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I son sucks his frist ywo fingers and i tell him its yucky and he stops. But its a daily a thing. He gets better

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I am 26 and still do involuntarily in my sleep. It’s a coping mechanism/security blanket. I’ve done EVERYTHING under the sun to try and stop but it literally doesn’t matter.

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My son did this for like 2 days and I just ignored it and he eventually stopped.

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You grab his thumb and beand it back

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everytime he puts it near or in move it n twll dirty. worked my 3 boys