#asktheexpert baby eating his hand, for how long this is okay?

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy1 Year ago

A. In their first year, up to 1 in 3 babies suck their thumb or fingers. Sucking is a natural reflex in newborns that helps them to feed. In some babies and children, thumb sucking or sucking other fingers becomes a comforting behaviour.

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