Generally, drooling is a common phenomenon in infancy. However, when drooling is accompanied by these symptoms, parents should be alert!
Why does the baby drool all the time?
From around 3 months old, as the salivary glands develop and function gradually improve, the baby's saliva production will gradually increase.
During the 6-12 month period, the baby enters a phase of excessive drooling.
Many parents believe that this is a sign that the baby is starting to teethe.
But did you know? If the amount of drooling is relatively high at a certain age, it may be a sign of illness, and parents must be alert.
Parents should pay attention to these signs of illness when the baby drools:
1. Accompanied by mouth ulcers
If the baby drools and has mouth ulcers at the same time, it may be a sign of herpetic pharyngitis or hand, foot, and mouth disease.
2. Accompanied by fever and runny nose
Parents should take the baby to the hospital for examination to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment. At the same time, make sure the baby drinks plenty of water and gets enough rest.
3. Accompanied by abnormal behavior
How to take care of the baby when they drool excessively:
In most cases, the baby's excessive drooling will stop by the age of 2.
If after the age of 2, the baby still drools excessively and exhibits abnormal behavior, parents should pay extra attention.
What to do when the baby drools excessively:
1. Wipe away the drool gently and avoid applying too much force to prevent skin damage.
2. Clean the area where the drool accumulates with warm water and apply petroleum jelly to protect the skin on the chin and neck. It's best to put a bib on the child to prevent the drool from soiling their clothes.
3. Use a soft handkerchief to wipe the baby's drool, preferably made of cotton fabric, and wash it regularly.
