I look at this picture and I don't think "Oh, how cute!" I think:
"WHY DIDNT I STOP IT THEN?!"
Katie has sucked her fingers since she was 3 months old. I used to think it was good because I didnt have to worry about binky's, she always could soothe herself to sleep. But now...
we did try the binki but she always like the fingers more!
Here she is at 2- still pretty cute I guess (wasn't she so little??) This is Brielle's age now and I can't believe how little Katie seems!
Here she is at 3- I realized that I don't actually have a lot of pictures of her sucking her fingers because I am constantly telling her to get her fingers out of her mouth for the picture. But she has them in her month 24 hours a day, even when playing, eating, talking etc.... its bad!!!
And here is she is at 4- just this month. Notice that she doesnt even bother to take them out even when laughing!! She has gotten worse but we are really trying to stop it! ANY IDEAS?????
Here she is at 3- I realized that I don't actually have a lot of pictures of her sucking her fingers because I am constantly telling her to get her fingers out of her mouth for the picture. But she has them in her month 24 hours a day, even when playing, eating, talking etc.... its bad!!!
And here is she is at 4- just this month. Notice that she doesnt even bother to take them out even when laughing!! She has gotten worse but we are really trying to stop it! ANY IDEAS?????
4 comments:
that's the Katie we know and love! :) That's pretty funny...and in that picture it looks like Addison is missing her 2 front teeth. weird. What cute girls!
I don't have any ideas, but she looks super cute! I know that doesn't help!
That is cute! When she is on her first date...you won't have to worry about any boy's lips getting close or even in the way of those fingers! :) he he!!!!
You guys always look like it is a constant party over there at your house. Great mom Jamie!!!!
Read these websites Jami... Not good news though, but it gives you ideas to stop it and NOW! I would hate to see Katie suffer from this, no matter how cute she looks with her hands in her mouth.
http://www.orthodontics.org/thumb.htm
and
http://www.thumbguard.net/english/aboutthehabit.asp
How can I help my child break the habit?
Excessive pressure can do more harm than good. Here are a few tips to consider:
*Instead of scolding your child for sucking, offer praise for not sucking.
*Remember that children often suck their thumbs when feeling insecure or seeking comfort. Focus on correcting the cause of the anxiety instead of the thumbsucking, and comfort your child.
*Reward children when they avoid sucking during difficult periods, such as being separated from their parents.
*If your child is older, involve him or her in choosing the method of stopping.
*Your dentist can encourage children to stop sucking and explain what could happen to teeth if they do not stop.
*If these approaches do not work, remind your child of the habit by bandaging the thumb or putting a sock over the hand at night. Your dentist or pediatrician may prescribe either the use of a mouth appliance or a bitter medication to coat the thumb.
Love you guys!
Amy
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