If a child has several baby teeth than it is probably a good idea for them to stop. Sucking their thumb at this age can cause tooth problems such as bent teeth. Many dentists reccommend that if a child is eating solid foods on their own, they should stop sucking on their thumbs to prevent such problems that can sometimes cause a need for braces later in life.
A person can stop sucking their thumb at the age of 10 by using a product called Thum. The product should be painted on the tip of the thumb and will cause a displeasing in the mouth.
There is no real age for a child to stop sucking there thumb, but most people belive it to be 7 years of age, i myself being 15 sometimes catch myself sucking my thumb subcontiously, so you never know when they might stop. u can stop at any age i am 12 and still doin it i wish i could stop but it becomes a habit
Sucking of the thumb is a bad habit that cant be stopped easily. Wrap paper tape on your thumb if it there you wontwon't want to suck it. Do this for some months. The habit should stop.
Get him to suck something else...
Walgreens or cvs. my bro is 14, he sucks his thumb.
To stop children from thumb sucking, try positive reinforcement by praising and rewarding them when they don't suck their thumbs. You can also try distracting them with toys or activities to keep their hands busy. Additionally, using bitter nail polish or thumb guards can help discourage thumb sucking.
tell them to stop everytime you see them sucking their thumb. i had the same problem my mom had to yell at me to stop
cut it off. retards shouldnt be doing that anyway.
Well if you're trying to get a baby to stop sucking its thumb, you could try soaking its finger in vinegar. Try not to use nail polish, because some people actually like the taste and it can be habit forming.
Paint thumb nail with no-bite nail polish (used to keep one from biting nails).
No, Mavala Stop is to prevent nail biting and thumb or finger sucking. It has a bitter taste and when applied to fingers reminds the user to keep their fingers out of their mouth.
One way to stop sucking your thumb is to identify triggers that make you want to suck your thumb and find alternative ways to cope with those triggers, such as using a stress ball or taking deep breaths. You can also try wearing a glove or bandage on your thumb to make it less accessible for sucking. Seeking support from a therapist or counselor may also help you address underlying reasons for thumb sucking.