Patient's question:
Doctor, since my baby was born, a small amount of milk has been dripping from the corners of his mouth while drinking formula. Now that he's over forty days old, a lot of milk drips with every sip, even when using the smallest nipple. The baby's laryngeal cartilage hasn't fully developed, and there's a whistling sound when he breathes. I want to ask, is it because of the throat issue that he can't swallow the milk completely?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, this situation might be caused by the baby not fully sucking the nipple. If the growth and development of the laryngeal cartilage have not improved, it does not affect the milk flowing from the corners of the mouth. In this case, it is still likely due to the baby not fully holding the nipple. The above suggestions are for the question "Does my baby's milk always flow from the corners of the mouth since birth, and is it a throat issue?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you health!