Hi. My three month old baby always wants to lick his hands. When I take him near to the breast, he doesn't want to drink Nad crying instead he want his hands inside his mouth.

1 Answer

Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. It is quite common that small babies will licking the hands putting the fingers in the mouth which is only a stimulation baby will be getting it is not have it farming it is not a sign of hunger

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