Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health

What should I do if my baby drools?

Asked by:Esther

Asked on:Mar 28, 2026 03:48 PM

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  • Saga Saga

    Mar 28, 2026

      1. When the baby drools a lot, the mother should take good care of the area around the baby’s mouth. skin , wash with clean water at least twice a day. Keep your baby’s face and neck dry to avoid getting eczema

      2. Do not wipe the baby's mouth with a rough handkerchief or towel, as it may damage the skin. Use a very soft handkerchief or napkin to dip the saliva on the outside of your mouth little by little to keep the area around your mouth dry.

      3. To prevent saliva from getting the clothes around the neck and upper chest wet, you can hang a small cotton bib on your baby. Soft, slightly thick, and highly absorbent fabric is the first choice for bibs.

      4. Saliva contains some bacteria and amylase and other substances in the mouth, which have a certain irritating effect on the skin. If you do not take careful care, the skin around the mouth will become red and form small red papules. At this time, you need to apply some baby Skin care balm.

      5. If the skin has rash or erosion, it is best to go Hospital Diagnosis and treatment. During skin inflammation, you should keep your skin clean and fresh, and treat it according to symptoms. If antibiotics or anti-itch ointment need to be applied locally, it is best to apply the ointment before the baby goes to bed or while the baby is sleeping. sleep to prevent the baby from accidentally eating it in his mouth and affecting the healthy

      6. The baby’s gums are itchy during the eruption period of deciduous teeth. distended pain , if saliva increases, you can use chewing gum with moderate hardness and softness for the baby. Babies over 6 months old can chew more. molar Biscuits can reduce gum discomfort during eruption, stimulate the eruption of deciduous teeth as soon as possible, and reduce drooling.

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