Newborn excessive saliva bubbles
- how to reduce drooling in babies
- how to stop drooling in babies
- how to prevent drooling in babies
- how to treat drooling in babies
Baby drooling at 1 month!
Excessive drooling in 1 year old
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Drooling in babies is usually noticeable once their salivary glands are active functionally, around two to three months(1)
. Since babies lack teeth and neck muscle control, the constant saliva produced in their mouths may not be withheld or swallowed by them.
Therefore, the saliva accumulates to pass through their mouths finally. However, sometimes this usual phenomenon may surge, causing an increase in saliva production in the mouth, leading to a condition called hypersalivation or sialorrhea (2).
Home remedies for drooling in babiesUnderstanding why babies drool and when it may require professional attention can help parents manage this common phase in their child’s development. Keep reading as we discuss the causes and management of drooling in infants.
We also tell you about the ways to treat a baby’s excessive drooling in this post.
Key Pointers
- Babies are unable to withhold or swallow saliva due to lack of teeth and neck muscle control, causing them to drool.
- Drooling in babies helps keep their mouth moist, washes away food residue, softens food for easier swallowing, protects gums,
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