Keeping fingers in mouth

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Hi sir/mam My baby is 1year old he always keeps his last 2 fingers in mouth because of the teeth fingers getting wounds please suggest what to do thank you.

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Dr. Jesudasan A

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Thank you for your query American Academy of Pediatrics recommends treatment of children who continue thumb sucking after turning 5. If you're concerned about the effect of thumb sucking on your child's teeth, check with the dentist

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Dr. Brindha. V Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Erode · Accepted Answer

Dr. Brindha. V

Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Erode

It’s quite normal for babies to keep fingers in mouth You can divert the attention by giving toys in the hands, or a teether or by wearing gloves in the hands Don’t worry, this habit will go off soon But don’t remind the baby of this habit by pulling the fingers from the mouth