After the baby is born, due to the teething period, the mouth will feel itchy and secrete a lot of saliva. When a baby is still young, they are in the developmental stage and saliva in their mouth cannot be swallowed yet. Instead, it flows out through the corners of their mouth. But some mothers have reported that their children's teeth have grown well, and they are already one year and seven months old with drooling. To solve the confusion of mothers. Let's take a look: What if a one year and seven month old baby still drools?
What should I do if my one year and seven month old baby still drools
Baby drooling is also based on individual differences of the baby, at one year and seven months old. After all, the child is still young and can continue to be observed. If you are still drooling at the age of 4, you need to go to the hospital for treatment. Because it may be caused by sequelae of encephalitis, minor illnesses, and facial nerve paralysis, leading to dysfunction in regulating saliva function. If you suspect this possibility, you should go to the hospital for a clear diagnosis. Pay attention to local care, maintain cleanliness, and avoid skin irritation in daily life.
What are the reasons for a one year and seven month old baby drooling
The main reason for children drooling is that they are in the stage of growth and development, their salivary glands are not yet complete, and their mouth is shallow, resulting in slightly increased saliva secretion. Children cannot regulate excessive fluid in their mouth. Causing mechanical damage to the gland. Children with damaged parotid glands may have significantly higher levels of saliva secretion and salivation than normal. On the other hand, oral diseases such as stomatitis, mucosal congestion or ulceration, or tongue, cheek, and lip ulcers can also cause salivation in children.
Baby drooling is generally a normal condition, but there are also a few cases caused by diseases. So mothers should pay more attention to observation and seek medical attention if any abnormalities are found. In addition, the handkerchief and towel used to wipe the baby's saliva should be soft and clean, and disinfected frequently to prevent infection. In addition, wiping saliva should also be done gently, as the baby's skin is still tender and excessive force can cause abrasions, which may lead to infection.
