Our thumb guards help deter children from sucking their thumb or fingers in two ways. First, the guards are a visual reminder to children not to suck. Secondly, they form a barrier between the thumb or fingers and the mouth roof. This reduces the comforting sensation typically gained from sucking.
Did you know that the age of your child, emotional trauma, health issues, insecurity and even your child's preferred method of sucking, are all factors to consider before encouraging them to end their thumb sucking habit? Read on to discover three things to consider before buying a thumb guard for your child.