Most babies wean themselves off thumb sucking around 6 months. Thumbs are super convenient and available for babies to suck on, and so naturally get on the receiving end of their habit. This obviously helps with breastfeeding but also results in babies exploring the world and putting everything they can into their mouths. Īll babies are born with the instinct to suck on something. ![]() There are certainly consequences for thumb sucking, one of the most difficult habits for young children to break. One of these is the grip reflex - put your finger in the palm of a baby’s hand and see how quickly (and how tightly!) they hold onto it. ![]() Humans are born with many habits, and impulses built into us.
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