DS can’t put feet in mouth

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He holds his feet all the time when lying on his changing mat, but has never pulled them all the way to his mouth. I’ve heard other people talk about how their babies suck their toes, so am a bit worried that DS doesn’t/can’t do this. He’s just over 6 months old. What do you think?

I don’t think it’s something you should be worrying about

I don’t think DS 18 months has ever put his feet in his mouth, so I wouldn’t worry.

Can’t remember any of my 3 doing this when babies. My 6 year old was doing it the other day...

My DS never did this either, he was never really active, can't stop him moving now though!

none of mine did this.

Mine did it. It was disgusting. Constantly soggy socks.

Maybe yoga just isn't his thing. Relax, as long as he's moving and wriggling I'm sure it's fine.

Mine is the same age and I was thinking about this other day! He doesn't do it either. Seems like it's fine as PP have said

Mine is 7 months and just seems content with reaching over and attempting to pull his socks off. Im not worried.

3 dc only one was a toe/sock succer. It's nothing to worry about.

My 3yo literally never put her feet in her mouth. She's totally fine. My 1yo lives with his feet in his mouth. They are all different!

There has never been a milestone of putting feet in mouth.

Its just something some babies do. One of mine did, one didn't.

Hi OP. Was exactly in the same position. She first put her toe in mouth at 8 months and that was it. She never like it 😂

Neither of mine did it. Both fine years later (DS2 had to be checked for hip dysplasia due to positioning, everything fine).

Mind you, mine didn't do the weeing when the nappy came off or pooing in the bath, or various other things I was warned about.. perhaps I just have fussy children!

Okay thanks everyone - sounds like it’s nothing to worry about!

I'm sure he's fine. I don't think putting toes in mouth comes under an essential life skill. It's also probably not very hygienic so perhaps it's actually an advantage that he can't.

i remember ds did this at 8 months and the HV said it wasnt something they could do forever, just a stage.

Not that it matters but I'm in my 20s and can still put my toes in my mouth. Everyone's different

Perhaps he's got short legs.
All the best people have short legs.

Perhaps he's got short legs.
All the best people have short legs.

Mine discovered his feet first - holding them, playing with his socks. Then maybe around 5/6 weeks after that they started going in his mouth.