#AskTheExpert Good evening sir, My baby boy is frequently putting his hand on his private place. Some times I loose patience and I hit him. Is it common in babies ? What should I do to get rid my baby from this habit? Please suggest me sir.

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist3 years ago

A. Definitely it is not a matter of Issue and it is absolutely common for babies to touch their private parts especially as it is kept closed all the time because we use diapers or something else. Don’t worry about it the child is too young to understandWrite Your Answer Here

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Author of questionMom of a 5 yr 6 m old boy3 years ago

A. He's quickly taking out his hand when I see him doing this thing. He was doing like this when he used to wear Pampers. Now I'm not using Pampers in the morning, then also he's doing the same thing and will do more if nikker is small. All these things developed a kind of fear in me. But In shaa Allah after reading of Anjum madem's answer that it is common in babies, I've calm down about this and I will definitely take light about this. I will make him understand about these private parts after some time of period. Hopefully my toddler will definitely understand In shaa Allah. If he'll not understand and do the same thing I'll again come here for doctor's suggestions.

Author of questionMom of a 5 yr 6 m old boy3 years ago

A. Thank you Rashmi sis, he isn't having any problem. He is doing like this just as a habit. Especially while he will be taking milk bottle at night or when his private parts are visible. That's why I'm worrying much that's it. My fear is if this habit will turn into a bad habit in his life.

Author of questionMom of a 5 yr 6 m old boy3 years ago

A. ok ma'am, thank you ma'am.

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years ago

A. So Instead of hitting your child have you tried realise it maybe your child is going through some problem some irritation which is why you should just get a check with your doctor or a paediatrician would be able to tell you it could be an allergy or infection that is troubling your child’s of First can you check with your

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