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As any parent who’s ever found their baby's shirt drenched with drool knows, babies will put anything in their mouths, including their sleeves. It can’t be super comfy to have soggy... moreWhy Do Babies Chew On Their Sleeves? Here's What Pediatricians Say
As any parent who’s ever found their baby's shirt drenched with drool knows, babies will put anything in their mouths, including their sleeves. It can’t be super comfy to have soggy fabric around their wrists, so why do babies chew on their sleeves? There has to be more to it than a secret desire to make their cuffs look all tattered and moth-eaten.
“Babies use all of their senses to explore their world. This includes tastes and tactile experiences using their mouths,” pediatrician Dr. Natasha Burgert tells Romper. Mouth and chewing behavior is common between the ages of 4-15 months while children are teething, pediatrician Dr. David Hill agrees.
“The mouth is incredibly sensitive, and putting things in their mouths is one way they learn about their worlds (an important reason to ensure that possible choking hazards are always out of reach). Sleeves, being conveniently positioned near hands, are readily available for babies... less