Let me know if you've ever found yourself doing this! Also, don't forget to get your free 0 - 12 months old developmental milestone chart here: brightestbeginning.com/12monthmilestones/?lead_source=youtube_194
@Celeste-vp9nj
27 күн бұрын
My my toddler (16mths) pinches her neck to self soothe. She has been doing this since she was little. At the start she would pinch whoever was holding her, but she stopped when I tried to redirect her to pinching her fluffy toy and now she just pinched herself when she is feeling tired. Should I stop her from doing this? Is there a risk that she won’t stop naturally?
@domovoi_0
23 күн бұрын
Great video. One thing though, why would I be loading my baby with microplastics with a pacifier? Love and blessings!
@pipersisk3966
Ай бұрын
We got really excited when our little one found her hands. Then a few weeks later she found her feet and now she mouths her toes all the time too.
@30251
Ай бұрын
I'm jealous of the flexibility! Hahaha
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
😂
@pipersisk3966
Ай бұрын
@@EmmaHubbard I don’t know if it’s something you’d recommend but she was getting really close to finding her feet when I tied helium balloons to her ankles. (supervised of course) From the moment the balloons came off she seemed to know exactly where her feet are ever since and they’re literally her favorite toy right now.
@vell5052
Ай бұрын
Yes it’s apart of their development
@Flipper86
Ай бұрын
@@pipersisk3966Just did this recently with my friend’s baby. He loves to kick his feet anyway, so he loved it.
@dagmar9019
Ай бұрын
I’m a hygienist and I’ve seen issues when kids aggressively suck their thumb and do it most of the day. Never saw an issue for a kid who sucked their fingers. It doesn’t create the same suction.
@gypsygem9395
26 күн бұрын
I sucked my thumb until I was over 7 years old, I had no issues with my teeth whatsoever. Same goes for my children
@veroniquejeangille8248
26 күн бұрын
@@gypsygem9395 I do have teeth issues and my dentist told me it was due to sucking my thumb too long. I don't know until what age I sucked my thumb. I'd say 3, max 4 years old
@stephs3098
26 күн бұрын
My second baby sucks his first two fingers and his thumb. It makes such an odd sound 😂 very audible from the other room
@m.s.r.1795
25 күн бұрын
My husbands cousin still sucks her thumb and she’s nearly 40. Married with kids and everything. So yeah, that definitely made me afraid of letting my kids do it.
@Trammiliin_nr2
25 күн бұрын
I was sucking my first two fingers until going to school and I have pretty good teeth. Now I think I did it that long because it turned out I have ADHD and it was replacing other fidgeting. I still chew stuff like pencils and hoodie strings to fidget and I'm 40. :D
@teej.johnno
Ай бұрын
Haha imagine going to the park and questioning “the” Emma Hubbard! ❤😂
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
That’s so sweet ❤️
@israelcruz4946
Ай бұрын
yikes. The audacity, I would simply moonwalk myself out of the park and pretend it never happened.
@ernavill3261
Ай бұрын
@@israelcruz4946 yes, that is the far less embarrassing option 😂
@macbranda
Ай бұрын
😂
@carau7237
29 күн бұрын
@@israelcruz4946😂😂
@Lucy-nx7bx
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this. I've been so stressed out about my baby's finger sucking and I keep getting berated over it by every person I ever come across
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
No worries at all. Hopefully, you feel a little more at ease with it!
@MV-qh4sr
Ай бұрын
You are doing great.
@gerryveenendaal796
Ай бұрын
I think it matters where you live, i live in the Netherlands and i have three children and have never received this kind of comment. Here everyone ( or at least most of them?) Apparently thinks it's quite normal for babies to suck on their fingers
@griffinmathers929
29 күн бұрын
That is so inappropriate. My Grandmother was this beautiful, always dressed to the nines lady, so when she would look at someone who was being obnoxious, and stated "MYOB" ? People always then chose to indeed Mind (their) Own Business! 😂😂. She also never yelled or told us to stop being naughty or bratty. She looked at the misbehaving kid and said "I wish you wouldn't do that". Disappointing her was awful, so it always worked.
@dimplesd8931
Ай бұрын
Our youngest sucked her thumb until we started to gently dissuade her doing it during the day because she was starting day care. She could do it at home but not at school. Then it became, you can do it at night to help you fall asleep but not during the day. By 3 she had stopped altogether. She’s 18 now.
@katea74648
Ай бұрын
This was the flack I got for my son whose never had a dummy (pacifier) he’s never wanted one and never needed one as he’s always been able to sooth himself without it. Most people when they hear he doesn’t have a dummy are amazed and think it’s great but I get those few that make out I’m a horrible Mum for not forcing a dummy on him saying if he starts to suck his thumb or fingers one day he’ll ruin his teeth and all this.. 😅 FYI he’s almost 1 and got 6 beautiful straight teeth. I’m not for or against dummy’s, I’m against people telling someone else how to raise their children. 👍🏼
@gypsygem9395
26 күн бұрын
Agreed. My first child had a pacifier one can add water, including gripe water, to (she had colic and was constantly wanting to suckle). My other children spat them out when I tried with them before they chose to suck their thumbs instead. Both they and I sucked our thumbs until well over the age of 7 with no issues
@irenealvarez8292
26 күн бұрын
Same boat here, all of my children never wanted the pacifier or to suck on their fingers. With my last child, the daycare workers were so happy to take care of her. Cause she didn't need anything to go to sleep. All of my babies just sleep wherever and whenever.
@veroniquejeangille8248
26 күн бұрын
It's not just the teeth, it's the form of the mouth and the way the upper teeth and lower teeth close together
@daftirishmarej1827
20 күн бұрын
My older brother sucked his thumb, I sucked my first 2 fingers (and plucked my blanket bare to tickle my top lip. My next brother sucked his middle 2 fingers and my youngest brother didn't have anything, although we said he should have sucked the last 2 fingers 😂
@NanaGagie
26 күн бұрын
I breastfed mine so I guess I soothed them❤ Happily! Idk back in the 70’s we all did! ❤❤❤
@kathleenking47
15 күн бұрын
Babies can, until 4 years old
@savannahjones299
25 күн бұрын
I also don't think we should be so paranoid until like you said at a concerning age. It'll be okay.
@roystondsouza658
Ай бұрын
We’re having all these conversations related to our 4-month old! Amazing
@tgrady2570
Ай бұрын
Us too!
@griffinmathers929
29 күн бұрын
Probably because it's not amazing. It's normal.
@roystondsouza658
29 күн бұрын
@@griffinmathers929not to others maybe, but everything related to my baby is amazing to me 😊
@roystondsouza658
27 күн бұрын
@@griffinmathers929everything related to my baby is amazing to me 😊
@israelcruz4946
Ай бұрын
Emma, new father to premie ( 2 months early), he’s just now reached 42 week gestation. Fan of your content and yourself. Keep up the good work.
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Also a huge congratulations on the arrival of your little one!
@mungbean345
Ай бұрын
Congratulations! Cheering you on in fatherhood, and wishing you some periods of restful sleep in there, too. :)🎉
@israelcruz4946
Ай бұрын
Mung bean & Emma : thank you all for the warm well wishes. I’ll say the most interesting parts is milestone markers with 33 week premie vs regular 2 month old. Needless to say he was born May 18 @ 3.12 and as of today he weights 10 pounds. Mommas milk must be incredible. Thank you
@mungbean345
Ай бұрын
@@israelcruz4946 High fives to Momma! 💪 Best wishes to all of you.
@melmarinsaenz
Ай бұрын
congratulations! 33weeker mommy here! My baby is 9.5 months and doing great! ❤ Emma’s videos are really helpful
@griffinmathers929
29 күн бұрын
It is endlessly vexing to me that complete strangers feel the need to comment on other people's children or how we are raising our children. Keeping them away from every possible germ, as we know, messes up the immune system.
@Okiegamer77
26 күн бұрын
Well let me ask you this. I’ve seen many, MANY women comment on videos or pictures on FB that show children in car seats. Their complaint is that they believe a child is improperly restrained. Whether they are right or not, do you think it’s okay for people to point out a potentially dangerous situation to other parents? If yes, then you contradict yourself on your own point. Meaning you do think it’s okay to comment at least SOMETIMES on the way people raise their children. If no, then at least you’re consistent.
@zakosist
25 күн бұрын
I get interfering if there are cases of serious abuse/neglect/endangerment, but the nuances of how to raise and care for the kids should be left to the parents. For the vast majority people shouldnt interfere, and some of their advice may even be more harm than good
@Okiegamer77
25 күн бұрын
@@zakosist I don’t think anything you said invalidates my point. In that circumstance I listed where kids were “improperly” restrained there is always debate in the comments on whether the commenters are correct or not. Heck, what if the kid is actually properly restrained and some rando on the internet makes that claim then misleads the person to ACTUALLY restrain their kid improperly? That is also potentially dangerous. My point is that yes sometimes it IS good to “comment” on what other people are doing as parents. Do you agree with spanking? Or yelling at your kids? There was a very popular mom influencer I used to follow on FB that justified and defended yelling at her kids. She was pretty reasonable and down to earth, but still thought yelling was okay. Should we be able to comment on spanking or yelling? We know that both of those things can be harmful at least to a child’s mental and emotional health, but people will defend one or both of those things tooth and nail. You said “serious abuse/neglect/endangerment” so here’s another hypothetical for you. What if you have a friend or family member who calls their kid a mean name on the regular and they justify it as just kidding/teasing? Personally I wouldn’t classify that as “serious abuse/neglect/endangerment” but it could be harmful emotionally, especially in the long run. Would you feel justified telling them it’s not okay to call their own kid mean names? My opinion on this is actually pretty in line with yours. I do think parents shouldn’t offer advice or their “two cents” unless asked first, but I do think there are exceptions. As parents though, we don’t always agree what those exceptions are.
@-_-----
19 күн бұрын
No, that's a cowardly mindset. There's nothing wrong with discourse - it's how ideas spread and are debated throughout the mass of society. If you are doing things right, you educate the commenter - and if you're doing things wrong, you learn something.
@Princessahmedasiyah
12 күн бұрын
I think it’s funny when u have a baby how everybody has “tips” on how to care for your baby .. I’m like “this is my 5th lol u only have 2”
@LuciaAndSaurav
Ай бұрын
I mostly follow this channel to see how the Monstera Delicata is growing. Quite a fan of the plant!! 😂 And a small incidental bonus to get tips on handling our baby, but could do without that... The plant through, my, it's grown!!
@EmmaHubbard
26 күн бұрын
😂 it’s huge now! Nearly too big for the background😂
@JudyWangariM
Ай бұрын
This is very timely! Thank you for sharing. That explains why kids born in the streets rarely get sick despite all the dirt they are exposed to.
@crystalo3550
Ай бұрын
I had a neighbor who's kids were always filthy I mean filthy barefoot fingers in their mouth all the time they had lice I was a little girl at the time but they never were sick
@britneywendel3305
28 күн бұрын
Timely for me too…I’m wondering if KZitem heard me telling others my four day old sucks on his fingers lots! I was already feeling it was a good habit because he’s my fourth kid and I may not always get to him as fast as he wants when he’s hungry so if he self-soothes for a minute that would be great! But I’m happy to know more benefits, as well as have my explanation ready for those questions at the park 😂
@robertacolarette1594
Ай бұрын
This woman is a gem. ❤
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
❤️
@RubenLopez-vi8ng
Ай бұрын
As a father to a two month old your videos are invaluable. Thank you so much Emma.
@EmmaHubbard
26 күн бұрын
Glad you like them!
@LuciaBalsaPrados
Ай бұрын
This has been very reassuring. I needed 10 years of dental treatment due to prolonged thumb sucking. My parents couldn't find a way to help me stop the habit until 6 years old and I had been worried that my baby was going down the same path. It's good to know that sucking on their hands at this stage is natural.
@julianw2600
Ай бұрын
I stopped sucking my thumb at age 11. I've never had any teeth problems at all.
@nofilterbtxh5000
Ай бұрын
Didn’t your parents know about the existence of spicy pepper?totally irresponsible
@Tigertame4
28 күн бұрын
I sucked my thumb into my teens. My teeth were better than my oldest brother who never sucked thumb or pacifier. Neither of my kids sucked anything and BOTH had TONS of orthodontic work. It is genetic.
@anthfer87
Ай бұрын
Hi Emma, father of a 2yr boy with a little girl on the way and I'm a huge fan of your videos. Thanks so much for your work 😊
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Also I hope your little girl arrives safely. I bet her brother is excited!
@NailsAndTowel
Ай бұрын
I rather see my baby sucking her fingers than sucking her lips. It reached to a point where it was turning a bit blue, so i started putting her hand near her mouth so she can “bite” that instead of her lips. She’s 5 months and starting teething so I just assumed she used her hand as comfort. No, she does not like teething toys 😅 I’ve tried so many times.
@mulog
Ай бұрын
How is it possible that I researched this one hour ago and just now you upload a video about it 😅
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
Great timing! Hopefully, this video answered the questions you had.
@mulog
Ай бұрын
@@EmmaHubbard Yes definitely!
@Alexrmacleod
Ай бұрын
because google is watching you
@israelcruz4946
Ай бұрын
Emma has creepy powers, she answers what your searching for before you press search. Plus I dig the accent.shes a star in my book
@misseveville9806
23 күн бұрын
Thank God my son never experienced anything she mentioned. He never needed to suck his fingers to learn any of these things🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@babybluehashyo
Ай бұрын
My first 2 babies didnt do this. My 3rd who is 6 weeks old ocasionally sucks his thumb and its incredibly cute. Breaking him of the habit is a future me problem, but before a year old, who cares! It's self soothing. They do it in the womb. It's easier to find than a clean pacifier. Knowing there are benefits is even better.
@jimmyhylton9957
42 минут бұрын
My daughter was a thumb sucker and getting her to stop at age four wasn't too bad. that said she still will have her thumb in her mouth when I get her up in the morning but it doesn't look like she's been sucking hard and her teeth don't look like they've been affected.
@mael2039
22 күн бұрын
I think it's lovely that you kept saying "This is a valid concern" when addressing the other mum. I know that many people have these concerns, and there are many conflicting information out there on the internet. As a parent it's natural to want to do everything right. It can be very stressful to navigate.
@fighttheevilrobots3417
27 күн бұрын
I sucked my thumb from about age 5 until about my mid twenties. Yes, you heard that correctly. I sucked my thumb as a soothing mechanism for over 20 years of my life, with my security blanket if I could. Parents tried it all to stop me but it never worked long term because I had no mechanisms to regulate my emotions except that. I had a Bionator for an intense overbite. It was so incredible painful I just kept "losing" them until my parents didn't replace it. Horrific. I would never make my kiddo wear one of those. I always felt that my mom's obsession with my dental hygiene was really just her extension of her caring how I looked to other people and not how I felt.
@user-qt5jc1qc6n
25 күн бұрын
@fighttheevilrobots My daughter sucked her middle and ring fingers from birth until 12 years old. I never discouraged her from it or shamed her in any way. She had gorgeous straight teeth, never needed braces. When she was 12 years old, she made a conscious decision on her own, to quit. She still sucked them, in her sleep, for maybe a year before stopping altogether. I never sucked my fingers, and had teeth that were so crooked, that my orthodontist actually invented a device to rotate my upper right eye tooth. My mother always made sure I didn't smile letting my teeth show for pictures. My teeth were beautiful after the braces came off, but to this day, I will do about anything to avoid having my pictures taken. Babies and children should be allowed to be what they are. The world is a cruel place. Let them be carefree, like every baby and child deserves to be. And I'm sorry that you went through that.💙
@aquetzallijurado450
24 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@aquetzallijurado450
24 күн бұрын
Could you elaborare on how you stopped?
@Fattpanda-uy2wz
18 күн бұрын
My fiance still sucks on his two fingers i never though it was weird really i didn't think it made him less manly either it was just the only way he was able to fall asleep we are in are twenties i tried helping him but it didnt work
@lovegod777
28 күн бұрын
1:14 When me and my brother were babies, we didn’t actually suck our fingers, we just didn’t! And we grew up needing braces anyways. 🤷🏼♀️
@monika-1315
Ай бұрын
Yes, my baby also puts her fingers (and everything else) in his mouth (now 1yo). I don't even know if it is possible to stop him😅 he definitely bites himself to soothe teething pain, too. But he has never actually sucked his thumb (nor pacifier), so I am the only soothie he accepts😂
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
😂
@luannfeld3983
20 күн бұрын
Nailed it! Thx for the refresher; I’m a geriatric PT and my children are in their 20’s, so I don’t use this info. However, it brought back memories of being in school and learning this info. And maybe someday there will be grandchildren, so this info will be helpful.😊
@eshawalia3588
Ай бұрын
Hi Emma I am a twin mom to 7 month old babies! This video is so very helpful 😊
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
I'm so glad you found it helpful!
@israelcruz4946
Ай бұрын
Congratulations, twice.
@etvscandalfanpage2011
28 күн бұрын
@eshawalia3588 good luck with the double trouble😊, mine are 3 years old. They are partners in crime, never a dull moment with them
@AIQ88
Ай бұрын
Hey thank you for the videos We are going to go get induced tonight Really excited
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
Oh wow! I am so excited for you too! I hope everything goes to plan. You will be amazing!
@Tee-uc1bl
Ай бұрын
Congratulations and best of luck
@SilverHawk214
Ай бұрын
How exciting! you guys got this!
@happyhomeinholland
Ай бұрын
Good luck and God bless!
@KarlaMontgomery
28 күн бұрын
I ask questions like that out of curiosity, so hopefully people don't take it the wrong way! thanks for your videos
@leavesongrass
21 күн бұрын
The world needs a little more of these kinds of videos!! Keep it up!
@LaineyBug2020
22 күн бұрын
So I was eating dates while watching this. When you got to the part about learning to move your tongue to the side for solid food I realized, as I was doing the same thing, that I never even noticed I did that before you mentioned it!
@conniea4594
28 күн бұрын
My daughter sucked her thumb until she was in high school. She has perfect teeth that are very white naturally and hardly any fillings. So don’t worry about it is my opinion.
@cindychau3616
Ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! As a first time parent, I didn't mind when my LO discovered her hands & feet & putting them into her mouth. It allowed her to discover herself & self soothe. Unfortunately, the saliva caused her hand to become dry & cause an eczema flare up. So we constantly had to take her hands out of her mouth or give her a chew toy
@nomoretania9926
Ай бұрын
I am a mother of a 2 month old boy and I love seeing him putting his hand in his mouth. I was worried about the pacifier until I saw your video. Literally, when we give him the pacifier, our little boy throws the pacifier when he doesn’t want it or no longer needs to sooth himself. My husband and I like your videos a lot. Thanks!
@oeeveemkittygfreak
28 күн бұрын
As someone who works in childcare, i care assure you that the kids who put EVERYTHING in their mouths, are the ones who get sick the least.
@JP-ht5vgh
Ай бұрын
Can’t wait to show this to my mom so she stops worrying about pacifiers and my baby’s teeth 😂 thank U Emma!
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
No worries! I hope it helps!
@Soniboy84
Ай бұрын
Next time you meet that mum just point her to your video on this 😂 Best way to flex!
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
😂
@CJ-im2uu
26 күн бұрын
Me: Looks at her kid, and ask: hhhmm, is it Ok if I judge how you're paying more attention to my kid and not yours?
@amandaburnham8626
Ай бұрын
My 10 week old is discoveries his fingers and is sometimes prefering them over a pacifier. He's been dealing with colic over the past month, so it's a small relief.
@kiramortwilson7411
Ай бұрын
Have you tried anti-colic bottles yet?
@LoantakaBrook
28 күн бұрын
2:00 other mom assumed baby’s going into child care
@petitemaam
Ай бұрын
I'm going to be looking into a new dentist for my kids soon. She recommended restraints for my daughter to stop sucking her thumb. I'm like... she's 2... I'm not worried. The dentist was so extreme about it. And her pediatrician was shocked to hear what I was told. My son never sucked his thumb or a paci and his adult teeth are growing in all funky. So ... either way I'll be spending 20k on my kids teeth, I'm not quite ready for the hit, but I'm preparing. Lolcries
@Jana_PalmTree
27 күн бұрын
Deficiency of vitamin A or zinc during pregnancy can cause palate and tooth malformations or misalignment. A lot of our health is preprogrammed during pregnancy. There’s an excellent book called Program Your Baby’s Health.
@fvbbaby2792
24 күн бұрын
I sucked my thumb until I was 12 and it was actually my orthodontist who finally got me to stop... but I would've needed the braces (and the headgear) regardless. Sure, maybe the thumb sucking shifted some of the teeth a bit, but my two siblings who stopped thumb/paci at "normal" ages needed the same orthodontic work I needed ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@Lilaco_
23 күн бұрын
Another factor could be developing your babies/ toddlers jaw muscles by actually chewing food, rather than swallowing mush. Obviously, there's a time where all they can eat is mush when being first introduced to food, but as soon as you can it's a good idea to let them chew foods like banana, avacado, and I've even heard chicken on the bone. Developing their jaw muscles will widen their palate and allow teeth to fill in properly.
@kris_tyna_
Ай бұрын
I’m a first time mom and your channel has been so helpful! Thank you ❤
@mintibinti
Ай бұрын
Thank you, that was exactly what we needed ❤ My daughter has been sucking her thumb and fingers almost since birth. We didn‘t give her the pacifier due to breastfeeding problems and when breastfeeding worked, she just didn't take it. I was so insecure because she was constantly being admonished for it by others, so I was worried that this behavior could become a problem. My gut feeling was that my daughter wouldn't intuitively do anything that would harm her. I mean, we're adults, we don't remember what it's like to be a baby. Can't we just stop trying to tell babies how to Baby? 😁
@betrix3000
27 күн бұрын
My sister must be an exception, then. My parents didn't stop her from sucking her thumb as a baby, and she still sucks her thumb to this day. But only when she's at home alone for comfort. She's in her 30's. I'm about 3 years younger, so they stopped me from sucking my fingers. I always figured if I had any kids, I'd stop them from sucking. But I like the idea that they can soothe themselves by sucking instead of relying on me to return their pacifier. Thanks for the info!
@laurenturner3578
Ай бұрын
I'm not sure why on earth someone would stop a tiny baby sucking on their fingers... Mine always quit around a year and the one who did stopped on her own when she was five. And as far as germs... Babies are going to put things in their mouths. Just are.
@mangantasy289
26 күн бұрын
My sister did not allow her daughters to suck their fingers since they started it. She definitely pulled her fingers out of their mouthes. They had no pacifier either (which I agree on) I honestly found it heartbreaking to watch. I see the age thing. But as I said, they were (are) still so young. Only 4y and 19m. Honestly mostly watched this video to be confirmed in what I felt all along. I have no children, but I definitely want to be a good auntie.
@perspectiveiseverything1694
26 күн бұрын
Good on you! Learn the basics of child dev't, then add to your knowledge bank as you go. Self soothing is BASIC. But most parents either get locked into their opinions based on limited info OR follow the catchiest marketing. 🤷
@hellogoodbye3957
23 күн бұрын
My doc said pacifiers were fine, especially when they sleep, helps breathing reflex, and swallowing reflex so they can breathe better. Some babies died of something called sids, where they die in their sleep
@mangantasy289
23 күн бұрын
@@hellogoodbye3957 I've not heard that before. It's more that I think it's better they learn soothe themselves. And the evitable drama when the binky may get lost. Of course baby would be inconsolable in that case Just a habit (and the distress of weaning of) that can be avoided. I don't think it's hurtful in babies. I'd also never blame parents who use a pacifier. For a similar reason, I think it's rather good to have several plushies they can choose from when they go to bad. In that case, if anything should happen to one of them, they would still and understandibly so be very upset, but still be able to calm down with another one.
@chandimagunaratne8220
Ай бұрын
Thank you Emma. You always bring out a video when I am concerned and curious about something related to my twins. God bless you and your beautiful family ❤
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@mackenzie011000
29 күн бұрын
Many kids need braces before of overcrowding of teeth - not because of any issue with sucking on their fingers when they are infants. Our son would never take a pacifier nor did he suck his thumb or fingers and he wore braces for almost 3 years!
@tresboujay
Ай бұрын
We had to use an appliance to help my daughter when she was 8 and she asked us after we’d had conversations with the dentist and her pediatrician. When she was a baby I didn’t mind it one bit. Great video. Wanted to add my daughter was born with blisters on her fingers from sucking them in utero. I thought they were moles until they fell off! 😂
@user-do7sf4oy5s
10 күн бұрын
I worked in child care for years and my biggest concern would be what we all called fungers (fungus fingers) I’ve only ever come across two kids that this happened to and in both it was only the thumb in that crease and it had to be treated with antibiotic cream
@Koreleine
28 күн бұрын
I was always told babies discover everthing with their mouth. So to learn to use their fingers, they put them in their mouth. They get to know their feet by putting them in their mouth. Every toy will be explored with the mouth. And I have learned that 90% percent of the bacteria we know are harmless or even usefull for us. So I guess we shouldn‘t worry to much about bacteria. Keeping things clean but not sanitize everything should be a good way to go.
@lostbbqproductions6263
24 күн бұрын
My 9 week old had her tongue tie released and the pediatric dentist told me not to let her suck her thumb for some reason.. but my instinct told me it was helping hed learn how to use her tongue more so I let it be.
@Leaaaaah578
20 күн бұрын
I think this is just during healing so she doesn’t catch it, that’s what my midwife told us when we had our daughters done 😊
@SigFigNewton
Ай бұрын
Dang bro, I gotta get better at validating the concerns of others. Might achieve my first ever changing of someone’s mind
@tessie7e777
Ай бұрын
So, the natural behavior of a baby should be allowed. Sounds logical to me. So why all the angst about babies waking up at night? It doesn’t last forever either. First time watching this channel, so don’t know her stance on this. I’m done raising my babies, so don’t need advice - but I was curious about what folks were stopping their babies from doing nowadays, so I clicked. 😊
@kiramortwilson7411
Ай бұрын
It’s partly to keep the parents sane and partly to help baby learn a natural sleep pattern. Months and months of essentially endless night shifts followed by long days will take a toll on the strongest minds. And baby is better off breaking that pattern sooner than later. Partly because of the parents. XD
@sonutresa
Ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. Could you also tell us when is it okay to start discouraging them from putting their hand in mouth? Is it okay to do so once they have started taking solid food? What we see generally is that kids find it harder to shed the habit of sucking on their hands once they are older.
@WitchOracle
27 күн бұрын
At older ages it's a good idea to think about replacing the behavior rather than just discouraging. If it is a need for self soothing, attempting to remove that skill without another soothing skill to develop could be fruitless or distressing.
@abigailloar956
Ай бұрын
That's a relief. My first didn't stuck his fingers but my second has been. His thumb too. I've been wondering if i should stop it
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
Hopefully, you feel a little more comfortable with the finger/thumb sucking.
@abigailloar956
Ай бұрын
@@EmmaHubbard I do. It's so cute anyway. He always smiles while he chews on his thumb ☺️
@rebeccaconlon9743
Ай бұрын
@@abigailloar956I bet its a cheeky grin too XD
@abigailloar956
Ай бұрын
@@rebeccaconlon9743 it is 😂
@breezykneezy7290
25 күн бұрын
My son sucked his fingers for comfort waaay longer than aged 2. (Of course he’s stopped now) He has sensory integration disorder. His teeth are not crooked or have any issues. His fingers are fine too. lol. He’s 20 yrs old now.
@1daySomeday
28 күн бұрын
my three sons are all grown adults. my middle son was born a thumb sucker from day 1 it was so adorbs. everything said here is 100% in vid i saw it with my own eyes, his heart rate always lowered when sucking his thumb and he became instantly relaxed and eyes would soften and always wanted me to hold him. Tho unfortunately his thumb sucking persisted to 2nd grade elementary school , he on his own stopped thumb sucking in an instant with no trauma no fight. This all happened near the winter holidays when I was cooking dinner in the kitchen and from there i could see clearly into the family room where all three were watching tv and playing board games together. There my middle son was sitting crisscross applesauce on the floor with his fleece blanky he had since infancy , he was about to put his thumb in his mouth and he froze when his hand was half way to his face. He stopped and looked down at his thumb, took a deep breath and as he let out his deep breath he put his hand under his blanky and kept it there till his desire for his thumb had passed. I was so proud holding in all my excitement, i was sure to not say a word and kept it all to myself. He from that moment on never thumb sucked ever again. He grew up and served 4 years in the US Marines , then became a high level security officer and is transitioning to becoming a police officer by late next year. I would say the thumb sucking served its good purpose and he didn't get a deformed face ,in fact he has a very structured face great bone structure and is symmetrical. I never sucked my thumb and i had to get braces , oh well i guess.
@sxna0214
Ай бұрын
Wow this make so much sense now! Thank you for the great video :) Our recently turned 1 year old had become fixated on putting her hands in her mouth and along came the gagging/spitting up but now I understand Thanks so much :)
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@89DoraH
Ай бұрын
That question would have neeeeeever crossed my mind !!!
@ankavoskuilen1725
Ай бұрын
I did it far beyond the age of 4 and yes, it did have consequences. But as I said, I did it way too long.
@taniadi5960
8 күн бұрын
I am so happy that I yave encountered on you channel. I have found so much useful information and learnt so much. This info a so helpful in terms of raising a child. Thank you very much!
@nancy9478
26 күн бұрын
My oldest did this and she sucked her thumb till 4, she had no issues eating solids. Same with my second child, both had no issues talking either. I see too many toddlers and preschoolers with binkys and they try to talk with it in tge mouth. Just awful for speech development.
@emptysoul5057
Ай бұрын
Sucking fingers as a baby is developmentally normal though that's how kids get an immune system by being dirty little hobbits 😅
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
Yep, definitely developmental normal and beneficial.
@maquisbg
Ай бұрын
I follow two channels that like a doctor I like it, this one is one of them. The information is acquired with the sciences and with the realty.
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@Sho.N
Ай бұрын
My 7 months old doesnt sleep without pacifier, how do i get rid of this habjt
@awildbecoming
24 күн бұрын
You had a lot of patience for this randomer in the park giving their opinion about what you should be doing as a mum!
@perspectiveiseverything1694
26 күн бұрын
Learn the basics of child dev't, then add to your knowledge bank as you go. Self soothing is BASIC. (Those baby hand-traps are an emotional nightmare.😩) SO many parents either get locked into their opinions based on limited info OR follow the catchiest marketing. 🤷
@starvolcano2549
29 күн бұрын
Both I and my younger son sucked our thumb until age 10 and then just quit. Neither of us had any issues with our jaw and teeth. I have however seen very young kids have a problem even as young as 2,3,4. Im not so sure how it’s related- perhaps the way one suchs the fingers or thumb or even how soft their bones or being hypermobile… I’ve known more ppl who such their thumbs and had no issues than those who had issues. So much craziness over a child sucking their thumb- tiring really!
@zakosist
25 күн бұрын
The two main things that cause crooked teeth are consistent mouth breathing (but that can be a symptom of nose airways being blocked, so dont try to force change before solving the cause) or eating nearly all soft food (I think in the period of transtitioning to between mothers milk and solid food that is perfectly okay), lack of chewing resistance causes jaws to degrade
@BiddyBiccy
20 күн бұрын
Dentist told me as long as the child stops sucking fingers before age 6 any deformities of palate will correct itself. They said the vast majority of palate deformities are genetic, not caused by finger sucking. My oldest child kept sucking her fingers until she was around 7 and her wonky front teeth completely corrected themselves without any need for orthodontic treatment. My second child was 5 when she stopped and her teeth also went back to normal after a while.
@EmmaHubbard
20 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing!
@LindaPerry_337
21 күн бұрын
I can't believe someone had the audacity to say that a baby sucking it's hands is not good for them. To that baby's parent. Sure if the child was eight years old and sucking their thumb that may be cause for concern, but a baby? When my two were babiesI used to put their thumbs in their mouth to self-sooth. They didn't have dummies. They stopped sucking their thumbs by two years of age. They were allowed to play with sand and give it a taste test and I didn't have breakdown over it. It builds immunity. ❤️🙋♀️
@brianne8258
Ай бұрын
So how do you tell early signs of hunger? Isn't hand sucking an early sign of that?
@griffinmathers929
29 күн бұрын
Feed regularly, on a schedule.
@mecme8350
27 күн бұрын
My daughter is now 14. Sucked her thumb from birth, to cries of "OMG her teeth, give her a dummy!". She sucked enthusiastically until she was 10, and has perfectly even teeth. Is healthy, rarely gets sick and never had a dummy. A friends 6 year old throws a hissy fit every time he isn't allowed his dummy. We never had that problem.
@ThirdLawPair
25 күн бұрын
I know a 9 year old who sucks her thumb and it has completely reshaped her palate. You got lucky.
@msnirajagrawal
25 күн бұрын
I am 30 now and sucked my thumb upto 11 years of age. I feel so embarrassed now😅. But my teeth and jawline are perfect. People usually praise my teeth structure. I don't think sucking has anything to do with teeth structure. Or may be I was lucky.
@hazelvictoria207
10 күн бұрын
My baby started sucking his thumb at 2 months now he’s 8 months old and I can’t even tell if he’s teething cause he’s not fussy or cranky at all.. thumb sucking really helps
@symplyzinny
24 күн бұрын
I hope you all don't mind. Please, how do you breastfeed a baby that has the two bottom incisors and about to welcome the top front teeth? Thank you.
@pegKrobertson
22 күн бұрын
The grandmas’s that would tear the Binky out of my sons mouth. Lol I took it from the woman as I said “that is his, I gave it to him. He can have it and use it any way he wants until he no longer wants it. Pls keep your hands to yourself.” At 3yrs and 9 months our son told me he wanted to trade his Binky for a toy Helicopter, he asked “would Santa do that?”. Yes, Santa did that. The Binky left our home with Rudolph.. I nursed both our babies, I only stopped nursing the second one when he got teeth and started biting everything, all the time. If another toddler took his Binky? He bit them and drew blood, he left big bad bruises. It was so bad? I had to tell everyone if his Binky is in his mouth? He cant bite you, leave it in his mouth. He nearly bit my nipple off! My mother said “ oh, you cant stop nursing him!” Just do this…!” (you know, pulling baby into your breast until baby had to let go to breathe??) he was too strong, my babies were big. They were tall too. When they put their feet up close to their belly and arch their back while digging their feet into your belly? and also bite your breast and dont let go till your nipple snaps thru their teeth?? One swift -bite-dig feet,arch back-pull-snap-then I scream-now blood. So much blood. Breasts bleed like head wounds. Blood on the outside of my blouse. So i said, “Please Mom, show me??” She said “what?” I said “ Mom! I’m never putting my nipple in a meat grinder again!”, “if you are willing? Please show me”. Our son was weened to a bottle and cows milk, per our doctor. lol Btw? He stopped biting the other children. Idk if they were afraid of him or he grew out f biting like he grew out of wanting to suck the Binky. He is a well adjusted adult. A successful productive member of society. He could complete a rubies Quebec at less than 2 years. He was invited to attendJohn’s Hopkins University summer programs at 12 yrs old, based on the results of his college entrance exams?? Why did he take those tests?? 99.9% every year on achievement tests, gifted program…. Communication. The one thing very person needs to fulfill their desires. Communication and education. Find out who your child is. Don’t tell them who you want them to be. Does BITING have any thing to do with sucking and gagging??
@margareth1504
22 күн бұрын
❤ Oh crikey, so glad I wouldnt panic over every tiny thing.
@viv5645
22 күн бұрын
Learning how to move the tongue also helps speech development. I breast fed all my children, I never stopped them from sucking on their fingers and toes - what is wrong with people that they have to control nature itself?
@sharaddhayagonde5776
Ай бұрын
How do you stop them sucking the fingers after 4 years? Please let us know.
@rebeccaconlon9743
Ай бұрын
They can regress at this age, it's the full on emotions developing. My 4 year old cries when she realises how much she loves us, or cries when things go wrong like spilling a drink. Emotions are overwhelming, so finding a soother is key, perhaps seeking an alternative for self soothing or addressing the anxiety?
@wideawake333
22 күн бұрын
I would be more concerned about the psychological aspects of them knowing how to self sooth or help themselves with teething pain by stopping them from chewing on their fingers.
@sarahprice659
23 күн бұрын
But (and I am speaking as a former thumb-sucker who had a lot of orthodontic stuff done) if you notice the kid is definitely sucking on the thumb, constantly… beware.
@oksanaborges3300
11 күн бұрын
“You might be surprised to hear that teething gels can contain ingredients that might not be safe for your baby” Not at all surprised 😯
@rhiannablumberg4803
27 күн бұрын
😮 ahhhh such great logical rational advice....so refreshing and rare in america!!!!! ty for posting!!!!!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
@EmmaHubbard
26 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
@veronicababy7959
28 күн бұрын
Yeah. My kid sucked her fingers and I was chill about it. She deformed her dental arch and had to have an appliance at age five to fix it.
@ifrahmalik998
Ай бұрын
I literally had the same concern as my relatives also made such assumptions about my 4 month old’s!
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
Hopefully this gives you some peace of mind.
@ifrahmalik998
Ай бұрын
@@EmmaHubbard sure it does, thank you ☺️
@bodyofhope
27 күн бұрын
My baby neice isn't 2 yet, and has been on the pacifier. Unfortunately, her full mouth of teeth have grown in with a very open bite. She's still on the paccy. I hope it will correct itself over time since she's still a baby.
@sallymenezes
25 күн бұрын
Our daughter sucked her thumb until she was older as it was difficult to stop her at that age. And she did have some stomach issues when she was younger. She a mother now, and has a lazy jaw.
@maryjordan3178
25 күн бұрын
Teeth issues doesn’t always come from finger sucking. Plus by letting them do this helps make their immune system stronger. This is how babies learn not to gag themselves so when eating they won’t gag eating solid foods. People who are OVER PROTECTIVE may have problems later on. Our kids did all of this and my oldest is 47 and healthy as a horse. All my kids are very health and they let their kids do what I did as they grew up. Obviously use common SENCE but, don’t over protect, kids got to learn.
@zombiedietitian
24 күн бұрын
If you don’t worry about it past the age of 4, why do we worry about bottles so early? I assumed it was the same impact and concerns on teeth and speech (tongue positioning), but that happens way before 4
@impactfully5714
Ай бұрын
My 3 month old has been sucking since week 4. It’s cute 💕
@zakosist
25 күн бұрын
It's ridiculous that people think you have to correct what most babies do naturally. At that point they aren't meant to be disciplined, that comes a bit later, they are just meant to exist in their natural state and be taken care off and shown affection.
@cathybrubaker9705
21 күн бұрын
Well, my granddaughter sucked her thumb until 9 years of age. And it did affect her teeth and, I believe, it did affect times of sickness. That was our experience unfortunately.
@kirkmt
21 күн бұрын
Did you miss the part where she said it was only a problem after about 4 years of age? 9 is 5 years longer than that.
@devaditya3015
Ай бұрын
Dear Ms. Emma, thanks a ton for your videos always helpful. Would you have any sources for this particular video, really interested to learn more about the points mentioned
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
I have references in the description of the video. I hope they help!
@TMB62
Ай бұрын
Wow this was very timely information. Thank you
@EmmaHubbard
Ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@l.m.g.8264
18 күн бұрын
What do you do to stop them at the age of 4? Our 13yo son sucks his thumb still so we are on high alert about our daughter putting her hands in her mouth
@aurora6920
Ай бұрын
I let my baby suck their fingers (as they rejected teething toys) and chose not to worry about germs too much for the same reason. He's a toddler now, he out grew the sucking and has a healthy immune system. I didn't realise teething gel is bad for them though 😔 that and teething powder are the only things that help him! He refused to chew on toys or frozen items etc hoping he will be okay
@Tierani765
22 күн бұрын
How often should we be putting their hands in mittens to protect their face my little girl loves to suck on her fingers but her nails are always sharp no matter how often we trim them down.
@araMannA
23 күн бұрын
Good to know, my 7 month old constantly sucks their fingers and it was driving me crazy. What about drinking with straws?
@violetagira5128
Ай бұрын
Oh my God. Perfect timing. My almost 3 months old is sucking on his finger and i was getting concerned. I will NOT stop by baby anymore. He's got a green pass 😊
@saidaahmedshapi7783
Ай бұрын
I sucked my thumb for 20yrs and my teeth are fine very aligned, some kids do grow out of it, and true some have bad teeth. 🇰🇪
@aquetzallijurado450
24 күн бұрын
How did you stopped?
@saidaahmedshapi7783
23 күн бұрын
@@aquetzallijurado450 by everyone telling I was too old to suck my thumb I was already a mum than
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