What Causes Constant Salivation And The Habit Of Putting The Fingers In The Mouth By An Infant?

Posted on Mon, 2 Jul 2018

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Question : Hi,
My son is 3 months old & from last few days he is continuously putting his hands in his mouth. Also frequently saliva is coming from his mouth. We are noticing this activity from last few days only.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This is a completely normal phenomenon and age appropriate

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

But this is a completely age appropriate and normal phenomena and please do not be perturbed about this.
In some kids this can go on as long as months together and this is a self satisfying behavior which will come down the baby very much.

Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (35 minutes later)

Is the baby in process when his teeth starts coming?

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
3 months is early for the teeth to erupt

Detailed Answer:
Hi.. 3 months is early for the teeth to erupt because the first tooth starts erupting by around 5 to 6 months of age.
Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy