Hi dr my baby boy is 4 months old. Now a days he is taking his fingers of both hands in mouth very often So plz tell me why he is doing this ????

1 Answer

Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. the baby is only for months of age it is absolutely normal for the baby to put fingers in the mouth it is not habit-forming it is not a sign of hunger it is only stimulation

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