Patient's question:
She's only four months old and she 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, so they suggest using a teething biscuit, but they're unsure if it's appropriate for her age. Also, some people worry that she might choke if she swallows the teething biscuit.Regarding assistance: Is it better to use teething biscuits or tooth gels?
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 hands, it reflects from another side that their upper and lower jaw bones are growing and developing. Therefore, sucking hands in children is not necessarily a bad thing, and it needs to be guided. It is recommended to give children more rough, tough, and chewy foods regularly.