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Hi,can any one pls help me how to wean off finger sucking habit of my 1yr old daughter.She started teething at a very early age(2 months)and had her first tooth by 3 months.She started sucking since then docter said its ok as she started teething early she sucks her finger and as she grows and turns a year she will eventually wean off by her self.But it is not true it has become very hard for me to wean her off this habit,i tried all remides at home like applying karela juice even on her fingers but no use pls help.............. Bobby replied. Try FEMITE from India. It is a bitter tasting liquid which is applied on the finger. It worked for my son who weaned at the age of 4. It also works for nail biting habit. vibha replied. Thank you for the suggestion,but i'm a stay home mom who take care of her i mean playing,cuddling etc.. with her.U r right docters say the same and i read in lot of books the same but as far she is concerned at least she is not insecure i guess but i will surely keep trying as u said thanks for replying. help replied. Preventing her from sucking by putting karela juice is not a solution. Try diverting her into something more interesting , like playing with her etc.. She needs more attention, usually kids who get bored and insecure keep sucking their fingers.
My daughter used to suck her fingers first few months, now she is 1year+ and she has stopped doing it anymore, we spend lot of time with her playing and engaging her in interesting toys etc..

Hope this helps. If you consult a doctor they would advice you the same.