How to Stop Sucking Your Thumb (Older Kids)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Have the willpower to know you want to stop and think of a reason

   Something along those lines should help.
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   Step 2: like getting embarrassed at sleepovers.

   You probably won't sleep too well while trying to stop because you always sleep with your thumb in your mouth.
   
   This may make your mouth dry so keep a drink by your bed. , Wearing gloves also works.
   
   If you want, you can wrap a bandage around your thumb, that way you are reminded not to suck your thumb.. , The smell of the stuffed animal may make you want to suck your thumb more. , Don't buy the flavored liquids, because you can just wash them off, which won't help you to break the habit. , on your thumb. , This will lock your thumb from your mouth.
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   Step 3: Prepare yourself.

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   Step 4: If you can't stop sucking your thumb on your own

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   Step 5: you can prevent it by putting a sock over your hand or putting a cotton ball or a make-up pad on your thumb and taping it in place.

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   Step 6: If you have a pillow or stuffed animal that you normally sleep with against your face

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   Step 7: don't sleep with it to your face as you're trying to stop.

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   Step 8: Try buying thumb stopping kits on the Internet.

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   Step 9: If you can't stop sucking your thumb try putting something that tastes bitter or spicy (paprika

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    Step 10: hot sauce etc.)

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    Step 11: Put your thumb under your pillow and put your head on the pillow.

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