Patient's question:
She's just four months old and loves putting her hands in her mouth, or putting anything she can grab into her mouth. The elders say she might be getting her teeth, and suggest using a teething biscuit, but they're unsure if it's appropriate for her age. Moreover, some people worry that she might choke if she swallows the teething biscuit.Regarding assistance: Is it better to use teething biscuits or teethers?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, we feel that your baby is just too young. Generally speaking, children start to grow their milk teeth around 6 months of age, and this process continues until they are about 2 years and 6 months old before it is fully completed. Based on your description, your child is not yet in the teething period. The latest scientific research has shown that when children suck their thumbs, it reflects on the other side that their upper and lower jawbones are growing. Therefore, thumb sucking is not necessarily a bad thing and should be guided. It is recommended to give children more rough, tough, and chewy foods regularly.