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Does That Taste Good? The Real Reason Babies Put Everything in Their Mouths

Donuts, cupcakes, ice cream… your mouth is probably watering thinking about all of these delicious treats! Wood, metal, fabric… these items just don’t have quite the same appetizing effect, right? So then why does your baby put them all in their mouth? Wouldn’t they also rather have a delectable piece of chocolate melt in their mouth?
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Published on 2022. August 26.
Written by Heather White
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Heather White, Ed.S., M.Ed., is a content creator and blogger for the American Montessori Society. She is also a Montessori in-home teacher, a Montessori educational consultant for the Andrews Educational Institute and a Montessori educator for adult learners through the Center for Guided Montessori Studies. Formerly, she was a Montessori classroom guide, Lower Elementary Coordinator, and Associate Head of School. She is AMS credentialed (Early Childhood, Elementary I) and is a Certified School Psychologist. Heather looks forward to putting her years of experience and educational knowledge to use by inspiring all of those who cross her path and continuing to positively impact the lives of children through the work of Montessori by way of parents, caregivers, and educators.