Babies exhibit different characteristics at different stages of growth, so parents need to have a certain understanding of their babies' growth and development. They should be familiar with what different behaviors their babies may exhibit at different stages in order to judge whether their baby's performance is normal. Is it normal for a one year old baby to drool?
If a one year old baby drools without any other symptoms, it is a very normal physiological manifestation. After the baby grows to 2 years old and their swallowing function gradually improves, the phenomenon of drooling will gradually disappear naturally.
If a one year old baby shows signs of teething, drooling is a sign of impending teething; Some babies may drool due to insufficient oral exercise or a manifestation of weak spleen and stomach. If the baby drowns due to long teeth, parents can help massage the gums, which will alleviate the discomfort caused by the baby's long teeth.
If drooling is caused by insufficient oral exercise, parents can encourage their babies to eat slightly harder foods to strengthen their oral exercise. If the baby shows signs of spleen and stomach weakness, such as pale complexion, white or pale red tongue coating, excessive sweating and clear urine, and irregular bowel movements, some spleen and stomach strengthening soup can be cooked for the baby to drink.
Some babies may drool due to various abnormal factors. For example, inflammation and dental caries in the oral cavity can stimulate the secretion of salivary glands and increase saliva intake; Symptoms such as colds, nasal congestion, etc. in babies can cause them to breathe through their mouths, resulting in an increase in oral water volume; Some babies may also experience drooling symptoms due to brain development problems or other lesions, and should be promptly sent to the hospital for treatment.
