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Father of a 9 m old girl5 months ago

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#asktheexpert my 4 month old baby girl is taking her fingers in mouth too much, I know its a mouthing process, babies feel soothing while doing this, but what if sucking thumba and fingers will become habit for long, so I need suggestions on how to avoid sucking fingers.

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Uma RamMom of a 7 yr old boy5 months ago

A. Hai good evening !! Yes while teething babies feels itchy ,pain ful gums feel irritated.. Keeping hands,finger,toys into mouth gives soothing . Soothers,teethers are available which are safe ,you just need to sanitize . Give soothers,teethers while baby keeping toys,things,fingers into mouth soon this habit will reduce.

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