My three-month old daughter has developed this new and very compulsive habit of licking and chewing at her fist. She almost puts her balled up fist into her mouth or sticks her tongue out and continuously licks her hand. She is also chewing at cloth that comes anywhere near her mouth. Why is she doing this and how can I stop her? I am afraid of all the germs she must be injesting in the process. August Mom replied. HiMumukshu,
My 3 mth boy does the exact same things (fist in mouth, sucking any cloth, toy etc etc that comes his way).
Dont get too concerned abt the germs! Unless ur girl has put her hand somewhere that is exceptionally prone to germs like when you step outside ur home or in her poop while diapering her.
I guess once the kids start crawling u cant be behind them to check every minute of the day right!
cheers,
August Mom sonu replied. hi Mumukshu Mohanty,

its absolutely common with babies.they are trying to explore with their mouth.no need to worry about n no need to stop her because she is not goin to stop.my baby is 18 mths still i find her sitting with her fist in her mouth.so better keep them clean all the time.

now as she will grow up n crawl she will put all the things tht comes in her way.its common n enjoy her small small cute deeds.

take care n love to ur little angel
sonu