Patient's question:
I am 27 years old this year, and I have been divorced for more than a year. Now I am pregnant with a child who is already eight months old. Since the child was born, I have not had this strange problem, but recently for the past month, the child has started to dislike sticking out his tongue.Hello, how should I deal with a baby who dislikes sticking out his tongue?
What kind of assistance I need: My eight-month-old child dislikes sticking out his tongue, and I don’t know what to do. I would like to seek consultation in this regard.
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, if the baby doesn't cry or refuse food except for excessive drooling, then sticking out the tongue is normal. At eight months, babies are in the teething stage, and sticking out the tongue is also a normal physical manifestation. If the baby doesn't have oral ulcers or tongue diseases, there's no need to worry too much. It is recommended to feed in small, frequent meals. After feeding, pick up the baby and gently pat their back to assist with digestion.