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How young can you start
I have a 5 1/2 month old that sucks his thumb. He no longer takes a pacificer. We don't want to run into the problems at 2 yrs old like other parents. So, how young is too young?
Question posted by Amy Hendrickson Mon Dec 03 2007

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Reply by amy
0 of 0 people found this answer helpful

im wondering the same thing... my daughters 8 months old and she barely sucked her thumb anymore untill she got real sick and now i cant get her to take it out of her mouth... so i just bought this product to try it out... i do not want to have a 5 year old sucking her thumb!!!!

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Hand Washing
Will washing your hands wash off the product?
Question posted by Tracey Tue Feb 06 2007

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Reply by Customer Service
1 of 1 people found this answer helpful

yes.

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Reply by Mike
2 of 2 people found this answer helpful

My daughter (5 yrs.) put it on her thumbs the first night, and was still tasting it 2 days later. She has a bath every night, and washes her hands a minimum of 5-6 times a day, and I didn't need to reapply this stuff for 3 days. Maybe it does wash off, but it's a heck-of-a-lot more durable than just smearing something like pepper juice on there. A simple hand washing will not negate it's effects.

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How long does it last?
I'd like to be able to put this on my daughter's finger nails and have it last all day (to cover her when she's at daycare). Then I can apply again at night. Will this last that long?
Question posted by Scott Wed Sep 21 2005

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Reply by Millie
2 of 5 people found this answer helpful

Hi: I have a 18 months baby girl that sucks her thumb when she's sleeping, bord or tired. Is this product good for her and how can I used it to prevent her from sucking her thumb.

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Reply by Mike
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The product directions say reapply every two days, but I've gone a day or so over that at times. It depends somewhat on how well and how often your child washes her hands. You should get at least a couple of days per application though, and I think it would require something like nail polish remover to get it off in under a day.

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Is it okay to ingest this product.
You have to try it to make it work. Is there any study that shows that whatever is in this product is not poisoning our daughter?
Question posted by jordan Wed Aug 17 2005

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Reply by Coco
2 of 10 people found this answer helpful

NO! DRINK LOTS OF WATER TO PROTECT STOMACH AND KIDNEYS. EAT BREAD OR CRACKERS. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING...IT WILL FEEL JUST AS BAD COMING UP. (800) 876-47766 is the local San Diego, Calif. phone number to Poison Control. You may have a different number in your areas. THERE IS NOTHING IN POLISH THAT WILL CAUSE HARM...IT JUST FEELS REALLY BAD...BURNING SENSATION IN THE BACK OF THE THROAT AND A HEAVING SENSATION IN YOU STOMEACH. LATER I DRANK JUICE TO SETTLE MY STOMACH AND TO GET THE TASTE OUT OF MY MOUTH. You will live. Write the number of Poison Control near your phones. When they put you on hold after the recorded message stating that the call may be recorded, continue to hold until a person comes on the line. Tell them what you ingested, how much...they will tell you what to do. It's a shame that I could not get a straigh-forward answer on this subject! At 2:34 this morning I woke up coughing as I often do due to dryness in my throught. I mistakenly ingested nail polish remover when I tried to gulp the bottled water on the bedside table. Unfortunately, I left a brand new bottle of the remover near the water. I'm a retired Safety Specialist and have taught ----so many lessons on protection against this very same issue...transfering clear liquids into bottles without labeling them often leads to harmful ingestion of substances; leaving chemicals or poisinous substances nearby contained drinking products...etc. I hope this doesn't happen to anyone else.

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Reply by David
0 of 2 people found this answer helpful

This product will not poisen your children/child. I thought the same thing at first but then tried it. I'm really 13 years old and I hated biting my nails, but couldn't stop! If anyone asked why my nails looked aweful i replied with, "My mom makes me cut them short." I give this product a A+!!

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Throwing up
I just started using this for my 2 and a half year old son. He keeps throwing up. Is this normal, and can the ingredients be bad for them?
Question posted by Carey Johns Tue Aug 16 2005

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How can I order this item for a trial, or where can I find this product to buy?
My 18 months old daughter sucks her finger uncontrollably. How can I order this item for a trial, or where can I find this product to buy.Richard.
Question posted by Richard Asokeji Mon Jun 20 2005

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Reply by Customer Service
10 of 18 people found this answer helpful

You can purchase the item online directly and we do offer 30 days return policy so you can return the item for refund if you are not happy with it

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