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Guardian of a 4 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

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#asktheexpert how to know if baby is putting hand in mouth if hungry or simply he developed this habit? my baby has developed this habit of putting hand in mouth. he is 100 days old, is it beginning of teething process?

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Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl4 years ago

A. it's nromal for baby. breastfeeding is the best source of immunity and nutrition for baby . Exclusive mother feeding should be done for six months for brain growth . No formula milk is recommended as it s not needed . No ghutti or water till six months .

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