In people's impression, babies often drool, and many parents who find their babies drooling frequently may worry that their babies will also do the same when they grow up. But in fact, drooling in babies is not a bad thing, there are actually many benefits to drooling in babies. So why does a baby drool?
Reasons for babies drooling
In general, babies aged two to three months are most prone to drooling, mainly because their salivary glands begin to develop and produce saliva. Since babies cannot swallow, when they secrete too much saliva and cannot swallow the excess saliva, it can cause drooling.
In addition to this reason, some babies drool because they are about to grow teeth. When a baby is about to grow teeth, their salivary glands will secrete saliva to help relieve pain.
What are the benefits of drooling in babies
Baby drooling can actually help keep their mouth moist and prevent their mouth from becoming too dry; Baby's saliva can help soften the food in their mouth and prevent them from swallowing hard food; A certain substance in the baby's saliva can remove dirt from the mouth, which can to some extent ensure the baby's oral health.
Therefore, drooling in babies has certain benefits, but parents should pay attention to care during this period, wipe off the drooling in a timely manner, and prevent the baby's skin allergies.
