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my baby sucks his finger and sometimes his fist even after feeding
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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 5 m old boy2 years agoA. that is common at this age and is mainly related to self soothing
finger, thumb, hand,things insertion in the oral cavity is very normal at this stage and usually it is due to teething pain the child is experiencing along with inflammation and pain in the gums.
just maintain hygiene of the child finger as well as any type of things which goes inside the oral cavity and also try to maintain the hygiene of your finger when you are touching the hands of the child.
to decrease the teething pain you can press the gums of the child and if the child is very irritable and crying for pain you can give paracetamol also.
it is a self limiting habit and no treatment is required.
but if hygiene is not maintained then dirty things going inside the oral cavity can cause infection fever vomiting and loose motions.
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Sai Prasanthi R LMom of a 11 yr 7 m old boy2 years agoA. Hello dear parent! Normal finding. Check if your baby is teething. Use Babyhug teethers to keep your baby engaged. Continue with exclusively breastfeeding until 6 months. Maintain a good personal and oral hygiene. Good luck and take care
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