Sunshine709
09-24-2005, 05:39 PM
I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this.. I'm finding that lately my DD cant get enough to eat.. it kind of seems like she is teething like she will eat 5 ounces of formula and then dont want anymore but goes right for her fist or her thumb like crazey as if she was teething.. now i know she cant be teething yet because she is only 9 weeks old.. was wondering what time do babies usually start teething.
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Kiedy
09-24-2005, 10:50 PM
That would be very early. My book says that teething starts usually around 7mo, but some can start as early as 3-4mo. Maybe she is doing that for comfort. My DS is 8wks old and just started puting his fist in his mouth too, which is nice b/c maybe he will now be able to comfort himself if I'm there w/ the pacifier.
shelliam
09-24-2005, 11:02 PM
She probably found them and is enjoying sucking on them. It is a form of discovery for them. You will find when she does start to teeth she will probably eat less or it may take her longer to finish the bottle. Her gums will be tender and may hurt a little to suck.
dragonprincess
09-27-2005, 08:11 PM
sucking on there hands is normal they find it a comfort.try giving a pacifer it helps.
dizzygirl
09-28-2005, 10:16 AM
My son got his first tooth at 4 months on the dot. So it meant that he was probably teething at 9 weeks.
Sunshine709
09-29-2005, 02:11 PM
Thanks for the replys they are greatly appreciated .. its strange i know for a baby to be teething at 9 weeks but it is just like a child who would be teething..lol.. i dunno i justhope it comes a little later .. ithink it is just for comfort tho.. although she usually does this wehn she is hungry and im making her bottle so maybe its just because of that.. thanks again :)
Spanish
09-29-2005, 04:27 PM
My DD is 8 weeks old and recently discovered her hands - since then they are always in her mouth. Babies explore things with their mouths. Studies have shown that they explore size, shape and texture with their lips and tongue because they are so sensitive. That's why babies shove everything they can in their mouths. Your daughter has probably also recently learnt that she can control her hands and is having great fun exploring them with her mouth.