Mikko STOPPED sucking her thumb after THIS! *Autistic Stimming* 

I love how when she first realized she couldn't suck her thumb and you reinforced that the gloves weren't going to come off, she went in for a hug. I saw that as her continuing to seek out a source of comfort to ease her growing distress💚

BABY GIRL'S PROGRESS IS PHENOMENAL AND YOU GUYS ARE GREAT PARENTS.

I love how she mimics what you say to her sometimes ❤❤❤❤❤ she learning so much

Wow! She said “I did it” !!!!!!!!!!!🎉😂❤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 yaaaaa! I love your family. Thank you for sharing. So encouraging. I’m do proud of you mommy. Precious, you are blessed!

A great trick to help kids identify which shoe goes on which foot is to draw half a heart (or other symbol) on the inside of each shoe so they can line them up correctly!

Thank you so much for your videos....its a learning experience, you won't learn this from a doctor or school.....you have a blessed family I feel like I'm a part of it(silly I know) the videos have taught me so much in every video I learn more about my son.....again thank you Betsy

So proud of Miko😊🎉

I was surprised ane impressed that she requested for you to put them on her the next day.

Peter Mellor wears a thumb guard just like this.

So very proud of Miko, she is saying more words and doing more for herself. Mom, you’re doing an amazing job! Thank you for sharing this wonderful update and product.

She engages with the world around her. She said "car" and climbed into her seat. She's chatting and putting on her shoes. You guys are doing an amazing job.

Mikko wearing that hat to the store like Dad was so sweet

Mikko is a splitting image of her dad. She is doing is well. You are such a loving and patient mom. Please remember to take time out for yourself. Mental health is very important!!!❤

It’s possible that the gloves also reduce sensory overload in a way. My friend’s autistic son won’t touch certain things because he doesn’t like the feeling on his skin. He actually starting eating things he previously refused to eat once they gave him little gloves to wear to touch the food with. Would strongly recommend getting Mikko in speech and language therapy ASAP if you’re able. She’s clearly very smart and is actually trying very hard to communicate verbally which is amazing. I’m extremely anti credentialism and don’t believe certifications give folks magical powers. But I’ve seen lots of therapists with experience help kids tremendously.

I'm more surprised that she kept them ON for more than five seconds!! And even when she realized she couldn't suck cert thumb, she was such a big girl!! Proud of both Precious AND Mikko!!💕💕💕

i really love how you’re not stopping Mikko from stimming but trying to get her to find another healthier stim. watching you raise Mikko with acceptance, understanding and accommodations is so healing for me as a late diagnosed autistic adult who didn’t have that growing up keep us updated please 🥰🤍

Mum, you are one in a million! God bless you for your patience and always trying things out to help your child

Miko is making so many postive strides!! It is such a pleasure to see how gratified she becomes when she meets another step towards her independance. You and your husband are a wonderful support for her!! 💞

She is quickly excelling to talk now

Great job Mikko! She's really growing up and doing great.

You're teaching us something new all of the time. We adore Miko and love to see her thrive.

I have to say both mama and papa are sooo mellow! I think both parents being so patient and mellow also helps baby excel in her learning process.Kiddos to both parents.

Mikko is such a blessing she's a beautiful child she's blessed to have you Precious as her mother

A really good idea Precious. I love seeing Mikko progress. You introduce small changes that are not overwhelming and in time become tolerable to Mikko. Love is clearly at work here. I love you Mikko. You and your family are in my prayers.

Mikko is doing so well. So happy for her and shouts out to you mom for having patience with her, therefore having her thrive.

Nikko is so pretty and she understands very well. She's talking more. I thank God for giving you guys so much strength, patience, and understanding it's paying off.

Omg she is so cute so happy that she is progressing 🫶🏿

So happy for you guys!! Mikko has come a long way To God be the Glory for the great job that you guys are doing. Love you 🙏🏽❤️❤️

Even though Miko has super powers she is treated like she's a regular person. I love that. Good job Mom and Dad

This video calmed me down. Thank you Miko❤

Shes doing amazing! Good job Mom amd Dad!

OMG!!! She is so adorable!!!

I admire you for your patience and nerves. It must be so tiring and you do it so confidently. Mikko is a wonderful girl and has already made so much progress. It's great that you let us share in your journey. Thanks for that.

Mikko is talking just like we all did growing up. You just have to understand what she saying. She is not nonverbal. That baby is talking she just a little behind. When she able to talk clearly look out world ring the alarm. You go Mikko 🌹👣✌️🐥👍🫶🫵

You never compare Miko to other children but rather what She can do today, that she couldn't do yesterday. That means each day is a celebrated surprise for you, Dad and Miko! You both are doing a phenomenal job, I salute you! ❤👍🏾👌🏾

Glad she does not want to suck her thumb now before she sheds her teeth. Great job mom and Nikko!❤🎉

Mikko I’m so very proud of you bcuz I knew that you was going to eventually get by your mommy standing by you and teaching you from wrong to right and the regular basic things to get you where you’re at today so kudos to the both of y’all and hod bless you both

Mikko understands you are helping her with all you introduce to her and she cooperates! Her intelligence at work!

Well done Mikko You can do it❤🎉

Thank you for these. It is truly appreciated ❤

Omg yay Mikko your doing so well Great job mom ❤❤❤

Mikko is learning on her time and now she is receiving so much knowledge. WONDERFUL 901❤

Aww she was describing how it feels I love you mikko

My suggestion was followed!! I recommend the mittens! 🤗

Great job mom and Mikko! ❤

Good job, Mikko👏🏽👏🏽♥️

Wow , shes really progressing God Bless her 🙏

I saw these on The Mellor Family page, and I’m sorry but never connected the fact they could be used for any child’s thumb sucking! I’m glad they seem to be working for you guys! My mom used something way back over 50 years ago and it made me cry, then wipe my eyes and get the stuff in my eyes, then cry harder!! I’m so glad things have progressed over the years!! Great job Mikko and parents!

She is doing absolutely amazing & Mom you are doing an outstanding beautiful job you guys keep up the great works

This is just how my autistic daughter sounded. Now she is 7 and still 50/50 nonverbal but when she speaks, she enunciates better and you can understand her. Mikko is sounding like she knows what she’s saying. She’s conversational with dad when showing the gloves

I love how patient and loving you two are with her. Really, the whole family!! So much love is truly felt for her to continue to grow. Wonderful ♥️😊

Yeah Mikko!!!!...I am smiling broadly...so happy for her and the family!👍👌🙏♥️

She still looks the same when she was a baby. Beautiful 👑🐥🌹🐥👍🫶🫵

My admiration for you as parents is sustained as I view your vids. Mikko is such a beautiful child to me; not just her looks, but everything about her!

I'm autistic and sucked my thumb to stim for several years, then moved on to biting my nails amongst other things after my parents got me to stop by constantly reminding me. To get me to stop biting my nails, they bought a product which I dipped my thumbs in and then if I tried to bite my nails it would taste disgusting.

Game changer. So great to watch Mikko's development.

Mikko is definitely making progress, good for her😅

Congrats! Every step is progress :) Also, her little pastel jacket is the cutest and Im sitting here wondering if its available in adult size lol!

This was so cute. You're doing awesome mom.

I am so proud of Mikko! She's showing so much progress! Keep up the good work! God is good all the time. ❤️❤️❤️ #proud #progress #Godsgood

She just has the sweetest little voice, and is doing so well! So proud of you sweet girl!❤

@2:11 she’s like “see that momma? Right there’s my thumb. I just need a liiiiiiitle help getting this thing off…” 🤣 She’s absolutely precious and as a pediatric nurse I’m just so impressed with how well Mikko does with interacting, showing affection, following directions, being in tune with you and calming down with deep breaths when she’s upset, the list goes on. You should be so proud momma - you’re giving Mikko quality of life and that’s *everything* 💜

I am so extremely happy this is working. 🥰

Congratulations Mom and Mikko

WoW! This made me smile 😊. More blessings to come🙏🏽🦋🤗 #Mikko

I love this! Great job family! This is a group effort.

Early Mikko is doing so well I love her hair

God bless you and your family🤗🤗🤗

My right thumb look different to my left and that’s it. Good to see twin 😊

Mikko just thriving away! Pure sweetness❣️

So sweet, good job! ❤🙏

It's the hat for me. 😂 Congratulations on another milestone. ❤

God Bless Her HALLELUYAH

I am thrilled!!! Go Miko!!! Mom, please please do a follow-up to let us know if it's still working. You are such a great mom as is dad.

My sweet Earth bound Angel

Dis she say at the end “I did it , and “you got it” ? 😮 She is flourishing by leaps and bounds, and mama….. there isn’t a word or words expressive enough to describe how amazing you are. You and dad, and her sweet siblings. Y’all are killing it, frfr! P.S. Mikko baby, you are one strong cookie to handle that thumb guard. That instantly took me back to when my parents actually tried putting band aids and tape on my thumb to get me to stop, and 45 years later, nothing has worked or changed, 😞 so the fact the she lasted a whole day and took a nap (which is the most important/needed time for thumb sucking) is totally impressive! ❤

Wow. She is doing so amazing. I love to hear her talking and see her playing. Yall are awesome parents. Great job Mikko and parents ❤

Stopping sucking your thumb is a hard habit to break! I sucked my thumb too! My mom said I had to stop before kindergarten so I would get made fun of. There was a boy that was in 1st grade that still sucked his thumb so she would say you don’t want to be like BJ do you? She used the nail bitter nail polish that tasted very bitter. She would let me suck it at night for awhile so I would sleep. Even after I stopped she said I would suck my tongue sleeping still made the noise! I needed braces since I had an overbite when I was older! I hope it worked even after you take the mesh gloves off!

I wish I got this gentle approach to stop thumb sucking when I I was a kid. Mom kept putting aloe vera on my thumbs and I'd throw up every time I tried sucking them and eventually I stopped bc I hated that experience.

May God bless her heart. She strives to do better❤️

How long did she go before her attempts to take those off? I'm surprised she requested them the next day. I liked rubbing mesh materials at around her age, though, so maybe she'll find she likes the texture.

Hi Precious, can you please update the thumb sucking guard or habit in 6 months. This more like his stimming and even though sometimes it limits for initial time it might come back when you remove the guard.

This is amazing!!! I just want to point out that she needs a bigger size shoe in this video!!! I just don’t want her to get hurt when walking because when your toes go over and opened toed shoe like that you can trip and get hurt really easily!!!

How do you clean your hands if the gloves are on.and surely you would have to have alot of pairs as germs from playing outsideand then eating.jist curious?

Well done! I wait to hear how this goes over the next few weeks. I believe once kids are made to stop sucking their thumbs they lose interest. But I’m curious to see if that’s the same when thumb sucking is a stim.

Good job Mama❤❤❤

This is great. I hope that she continues to wear them until her thumbs are no longer needed for stimming. Best $6 you've spent in a while. 😉

She’s such a strong little lady! 😊 One type of stimming will most likely replace her thumb though.

This is amazing ❤❤❤

That is great! She did sooo much better than I expected when I started this video Good job Mikko🎉

GREAT JOB Miko!!!🙂🙂

I’m so proud of her, she’s really coming along. The more she grows and you all working with her she will become more independent and that’s so wonderful, blessings

Have you tried chewlery? Its made for biting and sucking on

I'm so excited in seeing Mikko grow. She has learned so much. God bless you all, and keep up the good work.

You guys are always moving forward! I love it!

So stinking cute. She fresh in them new shoes!😂❤

Fantastic news….so glad it’s working

We are so proud of you beautiful Mikko! You are doing so well.

You must be so proud of mikko wow awesome no sucking thumb and she can put her shoes on what progress what a big girl beautiful ❤❤😊

Well done ! Mikko Good job Precious