#asktheexpert my baby is now 3 and half months old. He always take his hand to the mouth. Whole fist inside the mouth. Is this okay?

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ExpertDr. Gunjan BawejaPaediatrician5 months ago

A. hello it is normal for babies after 3 months to take hands in mouth and alowly they will take every tou also in mouth and this is known as mouthing

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