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Mom of a 4 yr 11 m old boy4 years ago

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My baby is 3 and a half month old he put fingers all in his mouth what should I do? When does a baby usually start teething?

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ExpertDr. Gunjan BawejaPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hello at 3 months babies start mouthing which is a reflex in which the babies start taking hand in mouth and is normal. teething usually startes by 6 months to 12 months.

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