Patient's question:
How to deal with a 2-week-old baby constantly drooling? How to deal with a 2-week-old baby constantly drooling? How to deal with a 2-week-old baby constantly drooling?Doctor's answer:
The baby's mouth is small and shallow, and their swallowing reflex function is not yet well-developed. They cannot use swallowing movements to regulate saliva, so as soon as saliva increases, it overflows like a dam breaking and flows outside. Additionally, many babies enjoy putting their fingers, rubber teats, and other objects in their mouths to suck, which also stimulates the salivary glands to produce more saliva. Proper care is sufficient.Saliva is slightly acidic and contains digestive enzymes and other substances. Due to the protection of the oral mucosa, it does not harm deeper tissues. However, when saliva flows onto the skin, it easily corrodes the outermost layer of the skin, causing inflammation and triggering conditions like eczema in children. Therefore, for babies who frequently drool, it is important to wipe away the saliva from their mouths at all times. When wiping, avoid excessive force and gently dry the saliva to prevent skin damage.