Thursday, June 24, 2010

We've got thumb issues

At Chloe's last dental check-up, I was strongly encouraged to get her to stop sucking her thumb.

That was almost 6 months ago...

She sucks her thumb now more than ever...

and we're headed back to the dentist soon. Yikes.

We have to ask Chloe to take her thumb out of her mouth constantly - even when she is talking. It really didn't bother me until the dentist went on and on about all of the mouth and teeth issues she will have if she doesn't stop - that and when she started keeping it in her mouth while speaking - definitely not okay with me.

We have tried all kinds of things to help her break the habit - to no avail. Chloe doesn't even realize it's in there. Caleb stopped sucking his thumb all on his own by this age. Thankfully, Luke was never interested. So, our most recent attempt has her wearing this pretty little mitten on her left hand. She is not very happy about it - and I am not too confident that it will be successful. Any suggestions? Someday this will be a sweet memory about our precious little girl - right?





1 comment:

Jessica Bretl said...

OH how precious are those pictures. Sorry I know it's hard for the parents but you're right it will be a cute memory. :)