Ny son is five months old he keeps sucking his fingers after every feed and he vomits the milk. what can be the solution to stop him suck his fingers. Can pacifier be given? Thankyou

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. It is normal developmental behaviour of baby known as mouthing, Baby's way of exploring things. There is nothing much that you can or should do. Most babies outgrow it pacifiers should not be given as risk infection

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