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Father of a 5 yr 7 m old boy4 years ago
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my baby is 1.7yrs old. he keeps everything into his mouth . what should I do ? is this normal ?

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 years ago
A. Thumb sucking in infants is a very normal phenomenon and its called mouthing reflex and nothing to be worried about it just maintain proper hygiene and with time this thing will go . In the toddlers thumb sucking habit is also seen many a times which could be phycological cause and feeling of insecurity or some stress . Just try to mafrke the child comfogfrtable and divert in some activities also spend good time with the child . In extreme case withdrawal can be tried with some solution available which are bitter like femite lotion . It needs to be applied locally .
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