Every baby is definitely going to suck the finger. Especially in newborns until the age of 3 months, sucking fingers often done. This shows the baby in good health and normal, because the suction reflex was already supposed to have a baby from birth. That is why, when the baby will suckle, the mother's nipple do not have to be forced inserted into the baby's mouth. Simply slide-sliding cheek with the nipple, the baby will look for direction nipple.
But not mean that all babies have a good suck reflex. As Prof. Dr. dr. Nartono Kadri, Sp.A (K), there are some babies who reflexes isapnya low, that babies born premature and sick babies. "In premature infants, thumb sucking reflex more slowly than healthy infants, because growth is not too perfect." While the baby was sick, for example, suffered severe respiratory problems. "This means the baby is in weak condition, so that the reflex isapnya not good. Such babies require tube because she could not suck, "said professor of Faculty of medicine of this.
Needs Sucking
Psychologically, according to Dra. Betty DK. Zakianto. Msi, infant sucking fingers because of hunger. Besides the baby's sucking needs, from birth to age 3 months. "Needs suck get the baby when breastfeeding but this needs to be individualized. That is, each baby has a sucking needs different, "explained this educational psychologist. That is why, the length of breastfeeding will not be the same on every baby. For example, there are babies who were content to suck for 20 minutes of breastfeeding, but there is a new feeling satisfied after 40 minutes.
In addition, the interval could also affect breastfeeding. Infants who were given once every 3 hours of drinking, for example, needs sucked it would be less than babies who were given drink 4 hours. "So the more often given the opportunity to breastfeed the baby more often to satisfy baby's sucking needs," he continued.
Some experts also say that breastfed babies are more rare than finger sucking suckle from the bottle. "If there is a breastfed baby but still sucking fingers, could be due to a lack of nursing time. For example, the need menyusunya 40 minutes, but he was only given 20 minutes, so he was not satisfied suck. "Ideal feeding time, bright Betty, about 30 to 40 minutes. "On 20 minutes the mother's milk is actually empty, but the baby keeps sucking her nipples in order to meet the needs of sucked."
Or pacifier Gloves
The problem, parents like uncomfortable seeing a baby sucking fingers. Fear, sucking fingers will become a habit until after infancy. If it were so, it would be difficult to eliminate them. Anyway, if this habit persists, it will hamper the development of the gums and teeth. That is why, not infrequently parents provide alternative solutions to put on gloves. In fact, according to Nartono, this method does not solve the problem, even to invite danger. "It could be, right, the baby instead insert it into the mouth of gloves? Well, if gloves were sucked-sucking continues, of course, so wet. In wet conditions, germs and dirt will be more easily attached. So, instead of gloves bad for the baby, "he explained.
In addition to gloves, sometimes parents also like to give a dummy / pacifier. At first, anyway, as the baby is still fussy but had been given breast milk. They worry that if the drink plus, the baby even so the vomiting because overfeeding or overload (too many feeds). Well, so the baby was fussy and vomiting, diberilah dummy / pacifier. In contrast to the finger, according to Nartono, dummy / pacifier was so influential to the development of the gums and teeth, because the pacifier is not as hard fingers. In addition, the dummy / pacifier is an object outside the body of the baby, so I let go of habits mengempeng relatively easier than when the finger is sucked.
But with mengempeng, means a lot of air into the baby's stomach so the baby will be easy bloating. In addition, in terms of hygienic, dummy / pacifier can be dropped and that keeping the baby lazy to wash again. "Usually, when the pacifier falls just wipe on the shirt while the caregivers, immediately inserted back into the baby's mouth. Well, this, right, could be problematic for the baby. "
In other words, good gloves and a dummy / pacifier, it will cause new problems when used in place of fingers. So, how, dong, better?
Stop Self
According to Betty, parents need not actually too worried, because the habit of finger sucking will stop by itself. But with a record, as long as the baby grows in a fun environment. "So baby do not need to be forced to stop sucking fingers, let alone his finger pulled from her mouth. Indeed if enforced, it will be more frustrated and even be more aggressive sucking fingers after overcoming his frustration. "Better, Betty suggestions, let first. "Parents need to provide tolerance for the baby to meet the needs of sucked." Anyway, eventually it will stop their own habits. Moreover, as explained above, sucking fingers is a sign the baby's healthy and normal. Also, is one of the needs of infants from birth to age 3 months. So, it's natural. In fact, Betty says, until the age of 7 months too, the habit of finger sucking in infants is still considered normal.
Another case when after the age of 7 months babies still continue the habit suck finger. "Parents should find out the cause," suggested Betty. Maybe baby, including the type that require a longer time to feed. So, try to lengthen the time to feed. After all, he would not be sated. Did not actually empty breast?
But if the way was not also solve the problem, even the frequency of sucking it even became more and more often, the parents returned to find the cause. "It could be baby looking for a replacement something, then he got his thumb as objects penghiburnya. Is not the finger is the closest thing to him? "
If the baby gain a sense of comfort from his thumb, continued Betty, so he can experience boredom, frustration, or even exhausted. "His case is similar to babies who seek security from the objects around him, such as blankets, pillows or dolls."
Even so, remember Betty, still, parents should not force the baby to immediately stop the habit. "Try to divert her attention on other activities that attract him. For example, create the game with a hand or finger, like playing applause. Obviously, this game should be memorable for him. "It could also give her pleasure toys or replace with a special toy to be bitten. But do not forget, make sure toys are safe and clean.
If all this way was still not produced results, according to Betty, the parents actually do not need too anxious during normal growth. So, although the baby has a habit of sucking fingers, but he's still playful and cheerful, yes, it's okay. But if he starts daydreaming and activities throughout the day just sucking fingers, then parents may worry. Consultation with an expert is the best alternative if the parents do not likewise be able to find the cause and resolve it.
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