Since ancient times, traditional Chinese medicine has used tongue coating to diagnose diseases such as physical deficiency and coldness. When babies are young, they cannot accurately and clearly describe their uncomfortable feelings and symptoms. At this time, we can look at their tongue coating. So what about the thin and white tongue coating at the age of 3?
1. If the tongue coating turns white after drinking milk, it is normal and belongs to food residue. Parents don't need to worry too much. It is best to observe tongue coating in the morning before brushing teeth and eating.
2. If the tongue coating turns white and thin, it indicates that the baby has some indigestion. This is the period when the child gradually accepts food. Parents should not feed their children too much or too full, and the food should not be spicy or cold, which can stimulate the baby's spleen and stomach and lead to indigestion.
3. If the baby's tongue coating is found to be white, it may also be caused by internal heat. At this time, observe whether the baby's stool is dry and whether there is acne at the corners of the mouth. If there is, it indicates that the baby has internal heat. Babies before the age of 3 still need a certain amount of milk support. If the baby eats formula after weaning, it may also cause internal heat in the baby. At this point, the baby's formula can be changed. It is important to develop a good habit of drinking water from a young age.
4. The baby has spleen and stomach deficiency. The spleen and stomach function of babies aged 1-3 is developing, so the food given to babies must be fresh, the cooking method should be simple, with less oil and salt, in order to protect the baby's internal organs. The baby's internal organ function is still developing, so it is necessary to reduce the burden on the baby's spleen and stomach.
