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I have read that dental issues are only a concern if it continues past 6 years. My son never sucked his thumb but was very dependent on my presence when he would wake up at night. Whereas my daughter started at 4 months and is now 6 months. I have made a conscious decision to pay close attention when she is awake and distract her from sucking her thumb. If you observe your child you will notice that he/she will resort to the sucking when: FRUSTRATED, BORED, SAD, HUNGRY OR OVERWHELMED. It is a self soothing mechanism which is wonderful for their independance and completely natural. However If we are not attentive to their emotions it becomes a clutch just like moms shoving pacifiers in their toddlers mouth to shut them up. No child responds to negative reinforcement. hot sauce and metal devices are TERRIBLE and a form of abuse! respect your baby and pay attention. The sucking should go away by year 1 or 2 when they become more independent and vocal about their emotions.

I run an acrylic fabrication company that makes acrylic furniture. However we never had a request for a crib. That being said seeing this and knowing what I know about plastics...this is not a healthy option for a baby. Acrylic is not food grade so I would not have my baby chewing on the rails. Secondly, Acrylic furniture is tricky. Less is more. A waterfall shelving unit, a coffee table,....but a bed or crib? its tacky 80s if you ask me.

Hi Jacqueline, YES it is possible. However I help run a successful 30 year old company with my parents. I started going back to work when my first born son was 4 months (because I am a partner in the company I dont qualify for maternity leave so I had no choice). I started going 3 times a week and 2 days i would stay home. This helps the baby get used to the new environment. then after a month I would go full time. The trick is you need to have a solid routine. Your baby needs to have a predictable schedule so that you can work around it. My son stayed with me until he was 2 years. Then I put him in daycare. I recently gave birth to a baby girl and am back at work with her too. I follow a strict routine and i follow a book called "the baby whisperer" it is tremendously helpful and i highly recommend it even if you plan to not bring your baby to work. good luck!