He's about 5 years and he keeps sucking his arm, not his finger, his arm. How do I stop him, putting long sleeves doesn't solve the problem, he pulls it up and keeps sucking,now he has a black mark on his arm. Mods pls help out here

Hmmm

it's OK.

sucking is part of an individual developmental pathway, however sucking of all forms should cease at about age 3.

use of threat sometimes might sometimes. not be helpful has the sucking habit is neaurally controlled, that bad he might not even be aware he sucks when he isn't. to cut the long story short....

take him to a dentist, for there are specific mouth appliance designed for such habit.

make hast as sucking during this stage can affect the teeth arrangement and shape of his mouth even in future.

your will be glad u did.

keenn:
it's OK.

sucking is part of an individual developmental pathway, however sucking of all forms should cease at about age 3.

use of threat sometimes might sometimes. not be helpful has the sucking habit is neaurally controlled, that bad he might not even be aware he sucks when he isn't. to cut the long story short....

take him to a dentist, for there are specific mouth appliance designed for such habit.

make hast as sucking during this stage can affect the teeth arrangement and shape of his mouth even in future.

your will be glad u did.

ok thanks

:DRub bitter leaf jell on both arms Rub bitter leaf jell on both arms

anoda:
:DRub bitter leaf jell on both arms Rub bitter leaf jell on both arms

he needs some sort of conditioning, just don't know what exactly to do

he will stop it on his own. By the time his classmates make jest of him in school, im go know how far.

Beremx:
he will stop it on his own. By the time his classmates make jest of him in school, im go know how far.

yes, this should work

intheclouds:
he needs some sort of conditioning, just don't know what exactly to do

he really does, how old iz he?

anoda:


he really does, how old iz he?

4years

anoda:


yes, this should work

no., it will affect his self esteem, trust me, he will now go and hide to suck his arm.

intheclouds:
no., it will affect his self esteem, trust me, he will now go and hide to suck his arm.

ur rite, wot abt contiual warnings and talks

intheclouds:
4years

u need to....meh dis one weak me oooo lets wait for parents to come in

Rub or dip both hand in something very very bitter everyday. No one will tell him.

5 years is too old for such habits.

Apply aloe vera on the spot while he's sleeping. Its so bitter and takes time to come off

I was going to suggest pepper but Nigerians are immune to pepper

Muafrika2:
5 years is too old for such habits.

Apply aloe vera on the spot while he's sleeping. Its so bitter and takes time to come off

I was going to suggest pepper but Nigerians are immune to pepper

a composition of bitter leaf bear and aloe vera syrup will do the job