Aida Ali Mohammed
Kuwait University Hospital, Yemen
Title: Pacifier and thumb sucking is it good or bad? What are its effects on allergy in child?
Biography
Biography: Aida Ali Mohammed
Abstract
Infants may use pacifier or thumb or fingers to soothe themselves. Thumb sucking is a behavior found in humans, chimpanzees and other primates. It usually involves placing the thumb into the mouth and rhythmically repeating sucking contact for a prolonged duration. It can also be accomplished with any piece of skin within reach (such as the big toe) and is considered to be soothing and therapeutic for the person. Problems with thumb sucking in infants and toddlers are many which include: Fingers can become sore and even infected. Bacteria can be introduced into the mouth by dirty fingers and by this way the antigen and antibody reaction can occur and reduced the allergy in child. It also effect speech development and face growth and malocclusion when they do attempt to talk around a thumb or pacifier; they are less likely to be understood.