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Baby putting fingers in mouth
My son is 4 months old. He is completely top feeding. He has too much addiction of putting fingers in his mouth. Its been increased these days. Almost all the time he is putting fingers in mouth when he is awake.at times he is getting cough and vomit also because of this. I am trying to reduce it but no use. though i clean his hands often but today i saw thread and hair in his stool. How to reduce this habit? what are the things i can do to reduce this.please advice.
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Hi,
At 4 months it is a part of normal milestones that is called mouthing
You cannot stop or reduce this natural phenomena
Keeps hands and fingers clean
Clean it often
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Nothing to worry
It's a normal milestone.
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Dr. Soumalya Kundu
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hello!
It's quite normal behaviour at this age, keep the hands clean , can use sanitizer to keep them clean.
This habit will go automatically
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You can use pacifier but it should used after proper sterilization
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