My baby is 6 weeks and now she has started sucking her fingers or hands ever after feed also. Is it normal ?

1 Answer

ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist1 Year ago

A. Namaste Mom, Yes it is , and it is better to stop it from the very start rather than it becoming an habit, and also you can use mittens would be helpful

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