Your baby chewing her mouth is often related to their natural sucking reflex and how they explore the world.
Here's a breakdown:
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Sucking Reflex: Babies have a strong sucking instinct from birth. Chewing or mouthing movements can be a way for them to satisfy this reflex, even when they aren't hungry. This is similar to how older children might suck their thumbs.
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Oral Exploration: The mouth is a primary way infants explore their environment. Putting things in their mouth, including their own tongue, allows them to experience different textures and sensations.
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Learning About Food: Because of the sucking instinct, babies instinctively bring objects to their mouths. It's a sensory experience, allowing them to learn about different tastes and textures, even if it's just their own mouth.
Essentially, the "chewing" action you observe is often a combination of the sucking reflex and exploration, allowing your baby to understand the world around them.
