Is your little one attached to their thumb and you are not sure how to help them let it go? I walk you through the whole journey in this guide, from understanding why children suck their thumbs and when the right time to wean is, to preparing your child for the change with gentle communication. You will find a path for babies and a path for toddlers, my favorite thumb weaning essentials, ways to handle meltdowns, hitting, and kicking with calm confidence, and night by night guidance for the first night, nights five to nine, night ten and beyond, and naps. Everything is gentle, supportive, and paced for your family, so your child can move on from the thumb feeling safe and understood.
Inside this guide:
✓ Why children suck their thumbs and why weaning matters
✓ The right age to start and how to prepare
✓ Weaning a baby versus waiting for the toddler years
✓ Handling meltdowns, hitting, and kicking
✓ Night by night plans and what to do for naps
Is your little one attached to their thumb and you are not sure how to help them let it go? I walk you through the whole journey in this guide, from understanding why children suck their thumbs and when the right time to wean is, to preparing your child for the change with gentle communication. You will find a path for babies and a path for toddlers, my favorite thumb weaning essentials, ways to handle meltdowns, hitting, and kicking with calm confidence, and night by night guidance for the first night, nights five to nine, night ten and beyond, and naps. Everything is gentle, supportive, and paced for your family, so your child can move on from the thumb feeling safe and understood.
Inside this guide:
✓ Why children suck their thumbs and why weaning matters
✓ The right age to start and how to prepare
✓ Weaning a baby versus waiting for the toddler years
✓ Handling meltdowns, hitting, and kicking
✓ Night by night plans and what to do for naps