Q: Is my baby holding food in his mouth and rubbing his gums a sign of teething?

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Question: My 9-month-old has started holding food in the front of his mouth and biting down on the spoon. He's also constantly grabbing my clothes to rub on his upper gums. Could this be teething behavior?

Answer: Yep, sounds a lot like teething. The biting down on food and rubbing your clothes on his upper gums are classic signs. The pressure seems to help with the discomfort.

It's also really common for nursing habits to change – some babies nurse more for comfort, just like yours did with his bottom teeth. He's probably got some new ones coming through on top.

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