When a baby sticks out their tongue for the first time, most parents are pleasantly surprised and even find it unbelievable that their baby can actually stick out their tongue, which is incredibly cute. But after this fresh energy wears off, many parents will become worried, worried that their baby's tongue sticking out all the time is an abnormal behavior, and worried about whether their baby's health is problematic. Now let's learn together what causes a 15 month old baby to always stick out their tongue.
What's wrong with a 15 month old baby always sticking out their tongue
1. Tongue sticking is a physiological phenomenon in the development of newborns. In general, it is normal for newborns to stick their tongue out, and new parents do not need to worry too much about this issue.
2. After two months of birth, the child's salivary glands have already developed the function of secreting saliva, and the child will use their tongue to swallow saliva, resulting in the phenomenon of sticking out their tongue.
3. A baby sticking out their tongue may be a normal reaction or they may be hungry. When the baby is hungry, they will tilt their head left and right and use their tongue to find food.
4. It is also possible that adults have not taken good oral care of children, causing discomfort and causing them to stick out their tongues.
5. If a baby continues to frequently stick out their tongue after the age of one, it may be a sign of zinc deficiency.
What should I do if my baby keeps sticking out his tongue
If parents are worried that their baby will continue to stick out their tongue as they grow up, which will affect their social image, they can provide correct guidance. For example, when communicating with their baby, they can switch to a smiling gesture, and gradually the baby will use a new expression to communicate with you. This will change the baby's habit of sticking out their tongue.
It can be seen that a baby sticking out their tongue is basically a normal phenomenon. It is a way for babies to explore the outside world. Parents don't have to worry too much. Of course, if the habit of sticking out the tongue has not changed as the baby grows older, parents should take it seriously and take the baby to the hospital for examination. There are many ways for babies to explore the outside world, which parents need to gradually discover.
