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Mom of a 4 yr 5 m old girl4 years ago

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My baby is trying to lick everything and she is trying to suck her fingers. How should I stop this intially? Should I let her do it? she is 3 months old. Please suggest

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. That is absolutely normal and in fact it is a mile stone with the baby starts exploring the surroundings and as a hands are within reach they put everything in mouth. Don’t worry about it the habit will go awayWrite Your Answer Here

RashmiMom of a 10 yr 11 m old girl4 years ago

A. It’s Completely normal so don’t worry about this third thing I would like to tell you that sometimes kids when they start having their teeth at an early age of three months or so we can behave like this because this kind of beer helps them in settling down the pain and irritation in the gums

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