Somewhere after two months of life, the baby starts drooling. Many young and ignorant parents are afraid, they think that something bad has happened to their baby. Approximately in a month 3 crumbs with interest scrutinizes and pulls in the mouth of the little hands, drooling even more often and thickly. More experienced mothers often associate this with the symptoms of teething .
Natural protection of the baby or why the baby is drooling
In fact, there is nothing to do with teeth. It is at this age that the salivary glands work particularly intensively. Since the baby has not yet learned to swallow the saliva, it seems that his drool is flowing continuously. Now he explores, considers, tastes everything. And, of course, it needs protection from various infections that lie in wait for it at every step. This function is performed by saliva, which has antibacterial properties. Teeth usually begin to be cut later (in months 6 - 7).
Other functions of saliva
Saliva moisturizes the mucous membrane, contains enzymes that break down starch into sugar, which helps the body absorb food. Wetting the gums with saliva greatly facilitates the baby's life during the appearance of teeth.
When should I worry?
In some cases, you should really pay attention to the increased salivation in the baby.
- With a cold, the baby always drools and breathes through the mouth.
- Slavery flows profusely due to inflammatory processes in the mouth, and also - during meals, if the baby chokes.
- From the point of view of some doctors, the excessive flow of saliva is due to the growth of blood vessels.
- Excessive salivation may result from hepatitis, gastritis or enteritis.
- If the baby is drooling in a dream, this often indicates the presence of worms.
How to take care of a baby during a period of intense salivation?
To make the baby feel comfortable, you have to wipe your drool. So that clothes do not get wet, you need a bib. Lubricating the area around the mouth with baby cream will prevent painful rashes.
Thus, the frequent drooling of a baby in three months, as a rule, is a natural process. Young mothers need to know this and take this phenomenon calmly.