Resist The Urge To Do This With Your Baby

When you first see your baby doing this, you might feel the urge to stop them because you're concerned about the potential downsides. But while there are downsides, the developmental benefits are far outweigh them. For that reason, I highly recommend that you let your baby suck their fingers/mouth their hands rather than stopping them.

In this video you'll learn why it's an important part of their development, and how it helps things like feeding, soothing, benefits to their immune system, and more.

As always, I hope you find this one helpful!

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00:00 - 01:49 : A Park Encounter: What About Their Teeth?
01:50 - 02:34 : Finger Sucking and Germs
02:35 - 05:26 : Reason To Let Your Baby Mouth/Suck Their Fingers
05:27 - 07:02 : Second Reason To Let Your Baby Mouth/Suck Their Fingers
07:03 - 08:58 : Third Reason To Let Your Baby Mouth/Suck Their Fingers

References:

📖 Stephanie J. Lynch, Malcolm R. Sears, Robert J. Hancox; Thumb-Sucking, Nail-Biting, and Atopic Sensitization, Asthma, and Hay Fever. Pediatrics August 2016; 138 (2): e20160443. 10.1542/peds.2016-0443

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[EmmaHubbard]

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:

[teej.johnson]

Haha imagine going to the park and questioning “the” Emma Hubbard! ❤😂

[pipersisk]

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.

[dagmar]

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.

[Lucy-nxbx]

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

[katea]

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. 👍🏼

[judykamau]

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.

[roystondsouza]

We’re having all these conversations related to our 4-month old! Amazing

[anthfer]

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 😊

[israelcruz]

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.

[RubenLopez-ving]

As a father to a two month old your videos are invaluable. Thank you so much Emma.

[mulog]

How is it possible that I researched this one hour ago and just now you upload a video about it 😅

[petitemaam]

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

[LuciaAndSaurav]

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!!

[Soniboy]

Next time you meet that mum just point her to your video on this 😂
Best way to flex!

[AIQ]

Hey thank you for the videos

We are going to go get induced tonight

Really excited

[eshawalia]

Hi Emma I am a twin mom to 7 month old babies! This video is so very helpful 😊

[mecme]

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.

[KarlaMontgomery]

I ask questions like that out of curiosity, so hopefully people don't take it the wrong way! thanks for your videos

[kris_tyna_]

I’m a first time mom and your channel has been so helpful! Thank you ❤