Hello, I have twins of 3 months. Both of them have recently started putting their hands inside the mouth. We keep bringing it out but it becomes difficult. We fear that they can get infected because of the germs in the hands. We also put mitten but they get wet too. Is this normal in this age and how to handle this?

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ExpertDr Arti SharmaPaediatrician4 years ago

A. Hi mom when baby does so you may Distract attention, make hands busy, give toy or blanket in hand It could be a sign of hunger or Soothing or Teething this is normal developmental behavior Gently remove it

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