My baby is 4 months now and she keeps sucking on her hands, I am worried about her touching everything and everywhere and everyone and her nails having some dirt etc she can suck on the germs and get sick. How do I keep her hands clean.? Or keep her from sucking on her hands ?

1 Answer

ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. it's natural for a baby to put objects into his mouth to explore them. it is important for hand mouth cordination. do wipe the mouth and hands off often with a soft, gently moist cloth. can put mittens.

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