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Mom of a 4 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

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hello doc, my baby boy is 3 months old and he always had his hand in his mouth..I think he's fussy with his gums, can he be teething at this age?

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ExpertDr. Garima VermaDentist4 years ago

A. yes teething can start as early as the age od 3 months but it is a normal reflex of the children this age to put everything in the mouth. you can give silicone teethers to chew on them

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AvniMom of a 4 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

A. hello mom, it is due to eruption of teeth... the gum are getting ready for teeth... so no worry... just give teether to baby.. silicon one will fit in baby mouth.. water one would be big for baby mouth

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