Q My cousin is 10 years old and he still sucks his thumb. What can be done?
The thumb sucking is generally seen in the child for about 3-4 years. Here are some of the tips for you- Tell him that, it is a bad practise and praise him when hes not sucking his thumb instead of criticizing when he is. Try to create self-awareness to him. If you want, you can wrap a bandage around his thumb, that way you are reminded not to suck your thumb. If you cant stop sucking his thumb, try putting something that tastes bitter or spicy on his/her thumb. If all this dont work, you may need a medical help.