![]() The crux of the issue is the intensity of the sucking motion. The concern with thumb sucking is that it can affect the growth of the mouth including the roof of the mouth and the alignment of the teeth. Sucking the thumb is a natural reflex for your child, but if it continues on for too long it can cause damage. And while our sanity is important, it turns out that while sucking on thumbs, fingers or pacifiers can make babies feel more secure and help them soothe themselves and fall asleep, it can actually cause problems with their teeth. ![]() ![]() Is letting your baby suck his or her thumb really such a bad thing? Tired parents the world over would agree that sometime you just have to allow your baby to do what is soothing so you can get a minute’s respite.
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