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What Causes Kid To Do Tongue Grabbing?

My 15 month old just recently started grabbing and playing with her tongue. I don t think there is any swelling. She doesn t seem to be in distress or discomfort but is a little irritable. she has all 8 front teeth, and 3 of her first set of molars have cut through the gums. Is the tongue grabbing a result of teeting or could it be something more serious?
Thu, 7 Aug 2014
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Hi, thanks for asking.
I can understand your concerns.
First two years of life are the sensory motor stages where child learns by exploring every thing including their bodies. So grabbing and playing with the tongue is normal part of the development.
You need to be concerned only if she is doing it whole day and not taking interest in any other play.
Otherwise just ignore it or gently direct her towards the other kind of play.
I hope I have helped you
Thank you.
Dr. Meera Kotecha
Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician.
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What Causes Kid To Do Tongue Grabbing?

Hi, thanks for asking. I can understand your concerns. First two years of life are the sensory motor stages where child learns by exploring every thing including their bodies. So grabbing and playing with the tongue is normal part of the development. You need to be concerned only if she is doing it whole day and not taking interest in any other play. Otherwise just ignore it or gently direct her towards the other kind of play. I hope I have helped you Thank you. Dr. Meera Kotecha Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician.