This can be a difficult situation. Most children who suck on body parts for comfort have a very hard time refraining. Many topical treatments are available to make the body part distasteful, but few of them work effectively. Fortunately, most children grow out of this, and careful attention to any short-term complications is sufficient. Also fortunately, most topical ointments are not toxic, and applying them should be pretty safe.

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