When a 3-year-old baby falls ill, mothers are the most worried. If the baby does not pay attention to hygiene, they are most likely to suffer from oral diseases. Oral ulcers are a common type, and hand, foot, and mouth disease also frequently occurs. Regardless of the type of oral disease, it is a torment for the baby. So, what should be done for baby oral ulcers?
What should I do if my 3-year-old baby has oral ulcers
1. Find the site of the ulcer: When a baby has an ulcer in their mouth, carefully observe their mouth and locate the specific location of the ulcer. If the ulcer is on the cheek mucosa, it is necessary to further investigate the cause of the ulcer, such as checking for sharp and uneven gaps in the teeth near the affected area. If such gaps exist, the baby should be taken to the hospital for treatment.
2. Dietary pain relief: Do not give your baby sour, spicy, or salty food, otherwise the baby's ulcer will be more painful. Babies should be given liquid food to alleviate pain and facilitate the healing of ulcers.
3. Shift attention: Pay more attention to your baby, talk to them more, shift their focus, and create a relaxed and enjoyable living environment for them.
How to prevent oral ulcers in babies
1. If parents want to prevent oral ulcers in their babies, they should pay attention to cleanliness in their diet. When giving their babies fruits, they must clean them thoroughly and wash their hands more often every day.
2. Regular use of diluted salt water to help babies rinse their mouths can also effectively kill bacteria and prevent oral ulcers.
3. Sometimes babies suffer from oral ulcers due to a lack of vitamins, so it is necessary to give them some fruit puree to supplement vitamins appropriately.
If the baby's oral problems are very painful, parents should pay attention to not eating too salty or too hot when feeding the baby. They should use topical medicine to treat them every day. If it is serious, they should also take medicine for treatment. Oral ulcers are also a big problem that can make the baby uncomfortable and unhappy. During the treatment period, it is important to let the baby drink plenty of water, and usually it will return to normal within a few days.
