A fabric thumb guard designed to help children stop thumb-sucking has received recognition for its ability to help children break the habit.

Thumbsie has been named Best Children's Oral Habit-Breaking Product 2025 in the GHP Global Excellence Awards, hosted by Global Health & Pharma.

The award celebrates Thumbsie’s ongoing commitment to supporting children and families in overcoming thumb and finger sucking habits through compassion, innovation, and child-led design.

The 2025 awards are dedicated to honouring organisations that are driving meaningful progress across the global healthcare sector. These accolades recognise resilience, forward-thinking innovation, and a deep-rooted commitment to improving patient outcomes.

Founded 12 years ago, Thumbsie has become a trusted name among dental professionals and parents alike for its gentle, effective, and child-friendly approach to oral habit-breaking.

Jo Bates, founder and owner of Thumbsie, said, “We are absolutely delighted to receive this award. It’s wonderful to see Thumbsie continually recognised for the difference we make to children’s lives. Our mission has always been to help children gently and kindly break the thumb-sucking habit, and to see that acknowledged on a global stage is incredibly special.”

According to Thumsbie, the recognition highlights the product's effectiveness while showing its genuine investment in children's wellbeing and the support of parents and dental professionals alike.

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