Drooling in babies is a common small problem. Some babies have mild symptoms and will not drool if they don't eat anything, but some babies may drool anytime and anywhere. Long term drooling may cause drooling in babies. Although drooling is not a serious illness, parents still need to take good care of their babies. So, what should I do if my baby's saliva rash is severe?
What should I do if my baby's saliva rash is severe
If the baby doesn't have a drool rash, parents don't need to deliberately keep wiping the baby's saliva all the time. They just need to help him dry his saliva after a while; If the baby has a slight saliva rash, parents can gently pat the baby's saliva with a dry towel or paper. Remember not to wipe it hard, but do not wipe it anytime and anywhere. It can be wiped again after a period of time.
In fact, sucking on a pacifier can also increase the amount of saliva, because when sucking on a pacifier, saliva will spread to the mouth and the wet area will increase. To reduce the occurrence of saliva rash, it is advisable to let babies suck on pacifiers less. If parents notice that their baby is not very good at drooling, but there is a noticeable large area of red around the mouth and even the lips are red, it may be caused by long-term sucking on the pacifier. At this time, letting the baby suck on the pacifier for a while can improve the condition.
What should I do if my baby drools and their skin turns red
Baby drooling is a normal phenomenon, and because saliva is acidic and the baby's skin is delicate, it can corrode the corners of the mouth, causing redness of the skin, redness of the chin, and ulceration of the corners of the mouth. Saliva rash can really be directly applied to children's oral health. It is normal for babies to drool, accompanied by phlegm and coughing sounds. Because the baby's mouth is small and shallow, their swallowing function is incomplete, and they cannot swallow the saliva that flows out back, which can lead to a lot of saliva.
If accompanied by blisters on the corners of the mouth, fever, runny nose, or mouth ulcers, seek medical attention promptly. Bubbles at the corners of the mouth may be the cause of oral ulcers, fever and runny nose may be due to tonsillitis, and oral ulcers may be due to chickenpox or hand foot mouth disease. It is necessary to seek medical diagnosis in a timely manner.
Drooling is a physiological reaction that babies cannot control on their own. If it is very serious, take the baby to the hospital for examination! Be careful not to touch your baby's cheeks forcefully in daily life. Pressing hard on this area can cause the baby to drool uncontrollably. In addition, parents should prepare a soft and clean handkerchief for their baby to wipe their cheeks, and do not use force when wiping.
