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Mom of a 7 yr 10 m old girl6 years ago
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why is my baby always want to put her finger into her belly button?

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profile image of Dr.Rasika ThosarExpertDr.Rasika ThosarPaediatric Intensivist6 years ago

A. just a habit slightly rasised belly button, or swelling while crying pooping, is umbilical hernia, its common, usually closes by itself by 2 years of age. if any increase in swelling, discoloration, Vomitting, redness consult paediatrician.

Author of questionMom of a 7 yr 10 m old girl6 years ago

A. but she seems to crave for it... and then it also smells bad

profile image of Shreya MitraShreya MitraMom of a 9 yr 4 m old boy6 years ago

A. I don’t think it signifies anything. Children keep exploring their body. Let them explore . This is a good time to explain body parts to them as well. There are good board books available for the same .

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