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Why do Babies want to suck nipples?
Why do Baby Boys who r being breastfed want mother's Nipples stay long in their mouth even after they are done drinking enough milk. Heard that Baby Girls don't like to keep sucking their mother's nipples as long as Baby boys?
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It's normal for all babies either girl or boy. It increases bonding between mother and baby. Just enjoy motherhood.
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