Thumb sucking is one of the habits that babies often have, experts say that this behavior of the baby is to simulate the process of breastfeeding. However, many mothers worry when they see their baby sucking his thumb and refusing to breastfeed, many parents are very worried, in addition, the child's thumb sucking behavior looks very unhygienic. So does thumb sucking have any effect and how to treat the habit of thumb sucking in children?

Thumb sucking is a common habit in children, especially in infancy. A 2-month-old baby sucking his thumb is a way for him to show that he needs help when he is most anxious or stressed, especially when his mother is not around. However, when the child grows up but the habit of thumb sucking still exists, it will cause many harmful effects to the child's health and development.