The condition of a baby's tongue can reflect their overall health. If mothers can observe changes in their baby's tongue coating in a timely manner, they can take measures earlier to prevent more serious problems. Some mothers may find that their baby's tongue coating is often thick. So, what should be done for a 3-year-old baby with thick tongue coating?
1. Thick tongue coating in babies is likely caused by indigestion or internal heat, and is also related to their diet or living environment. In addition, yellow urine, dry stool, or hot palms may also occur. At this time, it is necessary to let the baby drink more water, take some probiotics, improve the gastrointestinal condition, and have sufficient sleep time.
2. If a baby is often afraid of cold or has cold hands and feet, diarrhea, and a white and thick tongue coating, it may be due to dampness and coldness in the baby's body. In this situation, it is advisable to take the baby to exercise more regularly, so that the body can sweat and promote blood circulation. You can also soak your feet or take a bath with mugwort to store more yang energy in your body.
3. It is important to understand the reasons for thick tongue coating, such as a baby's cold, food accumulation, or the presence of roundworms. Different measures should be taken to address these situations, such as eating small meals frequently and avoiding difficult to digest foods. Take the baby for a laboratory test to see if there are roundworms, only targeted treatment can cure them faster.
