why a little baby always put anything given in the mouth as its first reaction

Question: why a little baby always put anything given in the mouth as its first reaction
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Asked by fund20yet to Arnold, Edna, Elkana, Gliday, Jacinta, Michael, Mike, Mmboyi, Sally on 25 Jul 2025.
- Arnold Lambisia answered on 25 Jul 2025:
  
  This is because of two main reasons. One for exploration as babies use their mouths like we use our hands — to explore shape, texture, taste, and temperature. It’s one of the first ways they learn about the world. Two, babies when teething put things in their mouth helps relieve the discomfort of teething. The pressure can soothe sore gums.

Question: why a little baby always put anything given in the mouth as its first reaction