Mouthing objects

june2012mom · October 2012

Hi all...

I'm not on here often but I wanted to know if other moms were experiencing the same things. My son is 4months old (18 weeks) and is not really mouthing objects. He will stick his fingers in his mouth but he doesn't seem super interested in bringing toys to his mouth (although he will do it once in awhile). Im trying to not be super paranoid but I read its a developmental milestone. Anyone else experiencing this? Thanks!

rebecca4980 · October 2012

DS does the same here. He only started to become interested in his hands a few weeks ago-last week was the first time I saw him grip his toy and keep it in his hands for more than a few seconds. He can wave it around but I've never seen him mouth it. He's 4 months as well. I wouldn't worry about it! DS is good with other milestones (been sitting for a while now; good neck control etc) so if he's a little behind on some things, eh, he'll catch on eventually. Less sticky things to contend with!

june2012mom · October 2012

Thanks for the reply. I never worried as much as I do now! ha... Im glad to see yours is doing the same.

rebecca4980 · October 2012

You are welcome! Raising a child has to be the most challenging, nerve wracking thing ever...I've learned to loosen up a bit (ha) after DH made me realize I was turning into one of those psycho moms that I swore I would never become.