sucking thumbs

Here are a few ideas..... -try bandaids until the habit is broken -I know there used to be a horrible tasting "something" you could paint on the child's thumb, obviously non-toxic -a "key" word decided on by you and child to remind them when you see them doing it... -some type of incentive, ie: If you stop sucking your thumb I'll get you the favorite toy you've been asking for Good luck...it's a very hard habit to break, I know..

My sister sucked her thumb when she was little. The dentist told her that everytime she found her thumb in her mouth she should smack it and say 'naughty thumb'. This worked for her and she stopped very soon afterwards, she was 3 years old at the time.

There is a product out that you can put on his finger to make it taste bitter.You will find it in the nail polish aisle.

Give them something better to do with their hands, like writing or drawing or playing the drums.