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Why everything goes in the mouth
Mouthing is not a habit to break. It is how a four month old gathers detailed information.
Part of Patterns & Transitions
The lips and tongue are more sensitive than the fingertips at this age. When your baby mouths a wooden ring, they are measuring hardness, temperature, texture and size in one go, faster than their hands can.
Rather than pulling things away, curate what is in reach: washable, one piece, larger than a toilet roll tube. Rotate three or four objects instead of offering everything at once.
Parenting guidance
Reaching, grasping and noticing how one thing flows into another.
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