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Mom of a 3 yr 9 m old boy3 years ago

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my 4.5 month old keeps sucking his thumb and fingers and drools more often. I have ran my finger through his gums but no swelling found. is this normal? what should i do so that he does not do it?

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. This is Normal and you should not be worried as far this but still it would be better to get a prfroper guidarnce by your doctor regarding any such kind of query so that anything should not be missed . so a proper guidance can be taken just to rule out any other possibility ...

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