There are no tried and true methods for breaking the thumb-sucking habit. Toddlers usually outgrow it, often by the time they reach kindergarten. However, parents who want their children to stop may find some tools to be helpful, such as the Thumbuddy To Love kit, which includes an illustrated storybook, thumb puppet, success chart, and [...]
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How to Stop Pacifier Sucking with the Binky Fairy: Now available on Amazon.
Are you wanting to help your child stop pacifier sucking? Now is a good time to break the pacifier sucking habit. Many dentists agree that pacifier can be more harmful than thumb sucking. Why? Because it changes the palate of the mouth or what is known as the roof of the mouth and that can push [...]
Pacifier Sucking
Some Dentists agree that prolonged pacifier sucking is more harmful than thumb sucking because it pushes up the palate of the mouth and can change the structure of the mouth. It can lead to an over bite and can affect a child’s speech. It is a good idea to stop the pacifer sucking at an [...]
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“Thumbuddy To Love™ Finger Puppets are a great tool in encouraging children to give up thumbsucking in a playful and encouraging way.”
Michael Jones, DDS, Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
"Thumbuddy To Love™by Andrea Van Ness is the first positive form of behavioral modification we have come across to encourage the end of thumb sucking."
June Wolff, DMD
"Love the Binky Fairy! What an educational product/book to let go of the Binky
without all the fuss."
Carl, Cornelius, NC.
"The Thumbuddy book & puppet really worked. My child was excited about her new puppet and 2 weeks later she stopped! She got it!"
Marianne, Boulder CO
"My child loved the positive reinforcement and still sleeps with her Thumbuddy. She stopped in 1 week! Thanks again."
Kris, Los Angeles, CA
My son loves to read the Book and puts his stickers on for every day he does not suck his thumb. Love it! Great product!
Brian, St. Louis, MO
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