Sucking fingers

[XKatX]

Oliver is drbbling and sucking his fists like a crazy boy! He has been offered teething rings, toys, dummies etc, but the bottom line is - he just wants his fists.
My question is, is it safe to put anything on his hands to stop them getting sore? They're ok so far, just starting to get a little red. But I know that much more and they'll start cracking.
I was going to put vaseline on, but not sure if this was ok or not?

 

[oOKayOo]

Hmm im not too sure sweet, i have the same with ella where she sucks her thumb dry ! And its quite dry but i never have put anything on her hands in fear she would just suck of whatever i put on!

Id like to know the answer to this too

 

[freckleonear]

I wouldn't put vaseline on his hands as it has petroleum in it. A nipple cream like Lansinoh that doesn't need to be washed off should be safe if he really needs something on them.

 

[Blob]

Tabs chews her fingers and hands i just make sure she's well oiled and things, hers seem to be fine Hope they're not too sore for him.

 

[Novbaby08]

Harley does that too.

 

[XKatX]

I wouldn't put vaseline on his hands as it has petroleum in it. A nipple cream like Lansinoh that doesn't need to be washed off should be safe if he really needs something on them.

Thats logical - why didn't I think of that?!! I'll give it a go, thanks x

 

[ryder]

Jasmine has been chewing her fingers for like the past 2 months... non-stop haha... I give her toys and teething things etc too, but she just isnt interested.

 

[Ema]

Jacob has been chewing for about 3months now sometimes gagging on them, but finally a tooth has came through!!! XxX

 

[Vickie]

we just try to keep Hannah's fingers as clean and dry as possible. Most of the time it works and her fingers aren't to bad

 

[ELSMUM]

my little one has been sucking her fingers for weeks and they haven't dried out yet, sometimes she tries to put her whole hand in which is quite amusing to watch lol

 

[emma_27]

Ellies just started doing this as well. She goes crazy for them so far shes not getting sore thankfully!

 

[xx Jaymee xx]

Jaymee sucks her hands constantly, she nearly makes herself sick doing it! lol! iv not put anything on them yet as they don't seem to bad, but the nipple cream sounded like a good idea.