Should I intervene if my two-month-old baby is eating his hands?

Two-month-old babies eat hands without intervention. Two months baby eating hands is the performance of mouthing period, the baby is to use the mouth to explore the world, the behavior of eating hands not only to meet the strong sucking needs in addition to breastfeeding, but also began to recognize their own body composition, as the baby grows and develops, he will then go to eat small feet, toys and other things of interest to the baby. No need to intervene. Two months baby’s hand eating behavior, is also a sign of fine motor development, from the hand up to watch, to put into the mouth to suck, need to coordinate and cooperate with small hands and eyes, this is also a signal of intellectual development, which is also for the baby, but also for the baby to find a way to pacify themselves, can help the baby to calm down the tension and anxiety. Two months baby eating hands although there is no need to intervene, but to ensure that the baby’s hand hygiene, but also timely wipe off the saliva of the skin around the mouth, in order to prevent viruses or bacteria into the oral cavity and the occurrence of drooling rash, and found that the abnormal symptoms of discomfort need to consult a doctor in a timely manner.