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Can we use teether ?

2022-07-28 14:17:00
My baby is 5 months old and he always put his fingers on mouth. he keeps sucking and biting it. Should we use teether? is it harm using teether? Will there any side effects?
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Tethers are to be avoided. They are a source of infection. Thank you Dr Aditi Birje MD PEDIATRICS KEM HOSPITAL MUMBAI SHREE GURUMAAULI PEDIATRIC CLINIC YOGI NAGAR BORIVALI WEST MUMBAI https://www.practo.com/mumbai/doctor/aditi-birje-pediatrician

Answered2022-07-28 16:49:04

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