At the beginning of a baby's life, their skin is generally quite red and not fully developed with a slightly wrinkled appearance. During the postpartum period, after a month of care, the baby can be said to be both white and fat, and can also have some simple communication with parents, which is very cute. So, what is the reason for a 2-month-old baby always sticking out their tongue?
What's wrong with a 2-month-old baby always sticking out their tongue
1. The most common phenomenon is that some healthy and happy babies will smile and stick out their tongues when they are happy, and when they see delicious food, they will also stick out their tongues and lick their lips. These are all normal phenomena. This kind of tongue extension time is not long, and it will soon return to normal. If the baby's development is good and their physical condition is good. If the intelligence is not outdated, it is not pathological. As the child grows up, they will no longer be able to speak.
2. During this period, the baby's salivary gland secretion increases, various digestive enzymes begin to increase, and the baby begins to be interested in things. Parents are advised to communicate more with their babies in daily life, talk to them more, give them more affection, and provide them with more interesting toys to distract their attention and gradually reduce this behavior. As they grow up, it will be better.
Abnormal tongue manifestations in a 2-month-old baby
Tongue sticking is indeed a symptom of pediatric diseases. For example, "Cretinism" in endocrine system diseases is found in children who develop special facial features from 2 to 3 months after birth, such as a large head, flat nose bridge, wide nasal wings, large tongue, thick and short neck, enlarged thyroid gland, often protruding tongue out of the mouth, and abnormal quietness. As children grow older, they may experience delayed growth and development, as well as rough and dry skin. Sparse hair, low muscle tone, large abdomen, etc.
When the baby is two months old, if the parents talk to it, it will make some simple sounds and smile at the parents. If there is a fragrance wafting out during the parents' meal, it will know how to lick its lips. If a chopstick is dipped in some honey water for it, it will know how to lick it. If the child sticks out its tongue, it may be thirsty and just needs to be fed some water.
