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Finger sucking and cloths licking
My baby is 2 month 5 days old. He has started sucking his fingers also if any cloths comes to around his mouth he starts to lick them. Is it normal?how to stop this?
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Dr. Ramya Srinath
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Mouthing is a normal milestone that babies achieve at different ages.
The child is curious with textures and explores that with their mouth.
Encourage your child to do so, but make sure whatever they are keeping in their mouth is clean / sterile.
For any queries, book an online consultation with me.
I am a lactation consultant, IYCF (Infant and Young Child Feeding) nutrition expert with an interest in Childhood Infections and Vaccinations.
Take care!
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Dr. Sanjay Raut
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