It's Good to Know: About Thumb Sucking Cures

The first thing to know about thumb/finger sucking is that you and your child ARE NOT ALONE. According to the ADA, 15% of 4 year old suck their thumb.

Do you want your child to stop sucking his thumb or finger? Then don't try to get him to stop - at least not yet. Children won't stop sucking their thumb unless you get their buy-in. If you scold, push or nudge…that will only drive them to suck their thumb even more. What you need to do is to get your child to WANT to stop sucking their thumb…it's actually easier than you think.

But YOU have a choice to make - have YOU taken the step to help your child kick the habit for good? Our approach has been recommended by pediatricians, dentists, therapists, parents and children (yes, even the thumb-suckers themselves!) recommended. A solution that gives you the tools to stop your child's thumb-sucking in a positive manner. Finally, there is a solution that has been proven to work.

The question is - have you visited www.MySpecialShirt.com and taken the first step to help your child build self-confidence and stop sucking his/her thumb? Don't keep putting it off - YOU CAN DO THIS! Here are just a few medical professionals and happy parents….

"I’m excited about this product! As a pediatric dentist, I often treat children who could benefit from "My Special Shirt" to avoid more serious and expensive orthodontic problems in the future. When used to treat a finger or thumb habit, this could be the answer a lot of parents are looking for!" - Dr. Kemie D. Houston, DDS,MS,PC

"I hope parents are making use of your product. It is the best idea I know of for night-time finger cessation."  - Dr. Anthony A. Kamp, DMD / Children's Hospital - Mason, OH

"My Special Shirt' definitely has a place in the discipline of elimination of nighttime parafunctional sucking habits. I run a 1-3 week positive behavioral control program for day time control of the habit. For those children, who due to their age or cognitive abilities, are not able to transfer their learned control of the habit to when they are asleep, 'My Special Shirt' can help them to achieve the success to which they aspire." - Jeanne Spahn, M.A., CCC-COM Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist

"We introduced to My Special Shirt last night and she was giddy! I cannot believe (OK I can, but I'm slightly stunned) how well that positive 'you-are-in-control' style works on a smart 5 year old. She wore it all night (I checked her twice) and proudly gave herself a stamp on her chart in the morning. She even asked to wear it during breakfast b/c sometimes her thumb goes in her mouth. Amazing! I would have never thought to do it the way you suggested. You are a true genius." - Kathy, mother of 2 in Ft. Collins, CO

"We had tried everything to get our daughter to stop sucking her thumb and NOTHING worked. I was extremely skeptical of your program, but desperate times call for desperate measures. When the kit first arrived I thought "I got taken....$50 for 2 t-shirts". I cannot explain how or why but your program worked exactly as you stated. I have rewards charts for everything but the thumb chart was special and my daughter actually looked forward to nighttime so she could color in a section. She does not suck her thumb at all and has retrained herself to fall asleep w/o the thumb. The program is completed but she still wants to wear the shirt to bed, she loves how 'soft' it is. I truly thank you...it was a pleasure doing business with your company." - MaryAnn H., Virginia Beach, VA

"Thank you 'My Special Shirt'! What I thought would be tough, you made really easy! The first time my daughter tried on her Special Shirt, she loved it, now it's part of the bedtime/naptime routine and it's working! The small amount of money we spent on 2 shirts is minimal compared to what we may avoid in braces!! Thank you for MY SPECIAL SHIRT!" - Hally, mother of 3 in Littleton, CO

"What a fabulous shirt you have invented!! Such a great idea! My 5 year old is totally on board and thinks the shirt is sooooo cool. So far, he's had 6 successful nights and he is so proud of his accomplishments. It's amazing what a t-shirt w/mittens, some stickers, and positive reinforcement can do for a thumb sucking 5 year old. I never expected it to go so smoothly. Thank you sooooooo much for sharing such a great idea!...I think your shirt is just amazing!! Until your shirt, what a simple but brilliant idea!! I never thought it go so smoothly! Thanks again!" Susan K, Miami, FL

"The habit has been broken--He is no longer sucking his thumb and is soooo proud of himself. Not to mention how proud I am of him for doing such a great job! Your shirt helped us to make it possible. It's such a great idea!" - Diana G, New York, NY

"We bought the shirt for my 4yo to help her stop sucking her fingers (we bought the blue because she likes "boy stuff.") My husband introduced it to her as a shirt with mittens and the purpose. She thought it was funny and likes to wear it. I was AMAZED that she would wear it. She has stopped sucking her fingers not only at night, but also in the daytime! We continue to put her special shirt on her because she likes it. We did not use the daily reward system-we just set a goal out of several weeks and said we'd stay at a hotel so she could swim if she kept it on (again, not a problem because she likes to wear it). I have told our dentist about it and plan to brag to our pediatrician next time I see him. I highly recommend it to anyone. Thanks for a great product!"- K. Haas, Newburgh, IN

"Greetings - The shirt is working as planned for my son. He would suck his thumb at night while sleeping. I noticed after a week that he was not sucking his thumb or putting his fingers in his mouth. He wears the shirt daily and the thumb sucking has stopped. My son enjoys wearing the shirt because he also wants to stop the thumb sucking. The introduction went well. No complaints from my son. Thank you for your help!" - Gregory I., Chicago, IL

"We loved the shirt....The introduction was great.  My son actually liked wearing the shirt. The program was very helpful.  My son filled the chart out and was enthused to do the program.  He could chart his progress towards his reward toward the end of the week. Great idea." - Mike M, Sacramento, CA

 

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