thumbsucking

Face it: babies suck. It's a survival instinct and strong reflex that parents have to fulfill in some form. Some babies naturally find their fingers or thumb, and others are soothed by a pacifier or lovey (stuffed toy, blanket, or other adopted object). Is one form of soothing better than another? What are the pros and cons? What are some ways to ditch the paci once it's time?

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Today I'm joined by Joe Bates, the founder of Thumsie Limited. Joe won the Best Consumer and Retail category in 2019 but was also a finalist in 2017 and 2018. We talk about how winning business awards has led to Thumsie receiving industry recognition for her innovative children’s products.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{1:14} How Thumsie Limited came about

{2:48} The problems that thumb and finger sucking can cause

{6:21} Why Jo started to enter business awards

{10:25} Winning the Best Innovation category in the Dental Awards and getting Oral Health Foundation approved

{12:06} Getting press for winning awards

{14:31} The future for Thumsie

{16:42} Jo's advice on entering business awards

Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk/

Connect with Jo at: https://thumbsie.co.uk/

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