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2.5 month sucking hand fist

2024-04-12 13:27:22
My 2.5 months baby has started sucking hand fist constantly recently. She does after feed as well Is this sign of hunger or something else She is exclusively breastfed
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Greetings .. baby sucking hands is a form of self soothing and is a sign that they’re developing well.. so no need to worry if weight gain is adequate .

Answered2024-04-12 14:54:36

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What about recent weight ...

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Weight is 4.5 kg

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Weight above 4.5, then not hunger

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