Why do babies put everything in their mouth? Are they always teething?

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Babies tend to put things into their mouths because they want to find out what a certain object feels like. They have more nerve endings in their mouth, which can help them figure out the objects around them. Also, they have not developed fine motor kills to help them stroke, or explore the objects. They are likely to continue this form of “exploration” till they are two. Therefore, it is important to be mindful of what they can get their hands on to minimize the risk of choking. To differentiate between teething and the “exploration” chewing, look out for teething signs such as increased drooling and swollen gums. For more information on this, you can check out this article: http://www.babycentre.co.uk/x6721/why-does-my-baby-put-everything-in-her-mouth

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