Age: 4-6 months

Q: Why does my baby put things in his mouth?

Answer: Oral sensory seeking behaviour or mouthing items is a normal behaviour in babies. They use sucking to help calm themselves and self-soothe.

Source: https://www.griffinot.com/child-oral-sensory-seeking/

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