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Why do children suck their thumb?

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Why do children suck their thumb?

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Some believe that it is a way children comfort themselves. Sucking is a natural reflex for children. Thumb-sucking has been shown to occur while still in the womb. Non-nutritive sucking should be discontinued when the adult swallow develops at about 2-3 years old.

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