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Small tinge of blood at tip of tongue
Hi my baby boy is 5 month old. Small tinge of blood at the tip of his tongue. Currently everything he is putting in the mouth..Other all activities are normal. Feeding is also normal..should I need to worry.
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Chill out! I’ll ask you to skip the bottle feeding for the baby. In general, using a bottle can lead to less breastfeeding. Mouthing is a milestonesso do not worry about it.
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That means your baby is achieving normal development skills
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Putting hand in mouth at 5 months of age is normal.
Nothing to worry
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At 5 months, baby is getting ready for complimentary feed .
So habit of mouthing .
Just keep supervision and hygiene maintenance as it can cause stomach infections / loose motions etc .
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For understanding complimentary feeding and knowing more can consult .
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No need to worry
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