It is not surprising that three month old babies exhibit some strange behaviors, but many parents lack experience and do not understand the meaning of these incomprehensible behaviors, feeling at a loss and unsure of how to deal with them. Some three month old babies always stick out their tongues, you can pay attention to the reasons. What's going on with the 3-month-old baby sticking out their tongue lately?
What's wrong with a 3-month-old baby sticking out their tongue recently
The oral desire period usually starts from the birth of the baby and lasts until three months. During this period, the baby likes to put everything into their mouth. From a neuroscience perspective, this is because the nerves in the baby's mouth develop faster than those in their hands, so they prefer to explore things with their mouth. The phenomenon shown is that the baby likes to stick out their tongue.
Babies not only derive pleasure from sucking breast milk, but also have a great interest in other lip and oral activities. They often enjoy activities such as blowing bubbles, making sounds, chewing, and sticking out their tongues, sucking on their fingers, and putting things they can reach in their mouths.
A child sticking out their tongue to lick clothes is a reflex of sucking and a physiological reflex. This is a baby's instinct and can also provide psychological comfort. You can shift the baby's attention and let nature take its course.
What should I do if my 3-month-old baby has tongue coating
1. Cleaning the baby's tongue coating should not be done just after feeding or when the baby wants to sleep, as this can easily cause vomiting or resistance to cleaning.
2. After the baby finishes drinking milk, remember to wait for 10 minutes after burping the baby before giving oral cleaning actions to avoid vomiting.
3. The cleaning action should be gentle and not overly deep into the baby's mouth; Parents should also pay attention to the cleanliness of their hands and avoid scratching their baby's oral mucosa with nails that are too long.
A 3-month-old baby has been sticking out their tongue recently, which may be due to symptoms of tongue coating or bacterial infection, hunger, etc. As long as these reasons can be addressed and regulated, there are generally no major problems. Parents should still pay more attention to nutritional regulation, ensure a regular diet, protect oral hygiene, and not let bacteria interfere with their baby's tongue.
