#asktheexperts my 3 and a half months old son his chewing his fingers all day. is he teething already? how can I prevent it as the fingers swells and redden.

1 Answer

ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist3 years ago

A. Hi putting finger in mouth and chewing it is one of the signs of teething.. you can give your kid chilled silicone based teething rings to chew on.. gently massage the gum pad area with clean finger tip or moist cold cotton cloth

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