When your little one starts touching herself, don’t worry, stress or get embarrassed.

Your toddler has discovered a part of her body that may have gone largely unexplored during infancy.

What’s more, she might have learned that touching her genitals feels good.

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Why do toddlers touch themselves?

Why does she keep doing it?

Simple because it feels good.

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What to do about it

How you should react depends on where you are.

Sometimes underlying stress is the culprit.

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toddler on a couch

toddler on a couch

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