my baby is 4 months and 2 weeks old. she always put her thumb or finger in the mouth and at times tries to stuff in clothes. is she teething? should I give her a teether or its normal? pls revert

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ExpertDr. Garima VermaDentist4 years ago

A. it can be due to teething but it is not necessary as the children explore the environment around them through their mouth only you can give teachers to your child but make sure whatever the child puts in the mouth is always clean

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