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Mom of a 11 m old girl5 months ago

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Why my 6 months old is not eating as before,fussy all the time and putting fingers on her mouth…is this a sign of teething?

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ExpertDr Suruchi JunejaPediatric Dentist5 months ago

A. Dear parent, it can surely be teething as per the age. Teething can occur between 6 months to 18 months. It is associated with irritability, crankiness, sleeplessness, refusal to eat, slight rise in body temperature etc. Keep your baby well hydrated

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