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Baby biting lower lips

2022-09-13 08:43:16
Hi, my 11 months baby always keeps biting her lower lips for past few weeks.. she got two teeths below at 7 months.. she is not teething now.. everyone around says something is wrong with her if baby bites lower lip. I am so worried.. is there a problem? Can someone respond
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Lip biting and sucking are common behaviors in many infants. It's usually a self-soothing technique, although it can also be caused by teething and, occasionally, hunger.  Do watch on hunger and teething.

Answered2022-09-13 11:18:25

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