Patient's question:
My baby is a boy, 28 months old. He was weaned from breastfeeding at 23 months. After weaning, he drank formula milk. However, after stopping breastfeeding, he developed bad breath, especially when he hadn't eaten for a long time. The bad breath was particularly strong. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
A child's bad breath may be caused by poor oral hygiene or digestive problems. If the baby recently transitioned from breast milk to formula, their intestines may not have adapted yet, leading to increased absorption and more residue in the mouth, which can cause an odor. It is recommended to wash the baby's face immediately after each feeding, carefully observe their bowel movements. If digestion is poor, you can adjust the food to be more liquid for easier digestion. Providing glucose with the milk or in water can enhance the baby's digestive and absorption abilities and maintain the balance of gut bacteria.