#askdoctors My baby is 4 months old . He puts his hands, fingers everything in his mouth and screams a lot. Please advise if this is because of teething and if yes what can be done to soothe his gums.

1 Answer

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. self limiting habit just maintain hygiene of the fingers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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