For the baby like “river flooding” like endless drool, you do not feel distressed because of it? Don’t worry, drooling is a normal phenomenon for your baby. Saliva good and bad: explore the source of saliva newborn baby saliva is only enough to moisten the oral mucosa, plus at this time the baby only eat milk or fluid food, these foods are not much stimulation of the salivary glands, the secretion of salivary glands is very little, so newborns rarely drool. The amount of saliva secretion only increases significantly around 3 months of age. Generally after 4 months, the baby eats rice flour and other complementary foods containing starch, stimulating the secretion of salivary amylase, plus at this time some small babies also like to suck their fingers, etc., and more salivary gland secretion, plus the baby’s mouth is small and shallow, swallowing reflex function is not yet sound, will not use swallowing action to regulate saliva, so when the saliva secretion is a little more or baby happy, laughing, may be unable to Therefore, when there is a little more saliva production or when the baby is happy or laughing, the baby may not be able to swallow all the saliva secreted and it will flow out of the mouth. In addition, many infants like to put their fingers and rubber nipples into their mouths and suck on them, which also stimulates the secretion of salivary glands and increases salivation. Infants who grow to 6-7 months of age begin to grow their first teeth. When the baby teeth erupt, the baby teeth grow outward against the gums, causing mild swelling and discomfort to the gum tissue, which stimulates the nerves on the gums and leads to an increase in salivary gland secretion reflexively. The benefits of drooling Lubrication, when the baby just teething, gum tissue inevitably swollen pain, and the tip of the tooth is more delicate, at this time the baby drool can play the role of lubrication, to prevent the appearance of inflammatory symptoms around the teeth. Cleaning role, baby drool can keep the mouth moist and clean, can also play a role in cleaning the baby’s newly grown teeth, to prevent the formation of tooth decay. Promote the role of saliva can promote the development of baby taste buds, thereby increasing the baby’s appetite; can also promote the activities of the lips and tongue, so that the baby will talk as soon as possible; can promote the maturation of swallowing action and perfect. In addition, there is a little antibacterial effect, can form a film of sterile cellular components on the enamel of the teeth, helping to prevent tooth decay. The bad side of drooling is not attractive, the baby often drooling, not only will get dirty face, clothes will also be very dirty, wet, so people do not like to see. Because the baby’s skin is thin, and the saliva contains some corrosive digestive enzymes, so when the saliva flows to the corners of the mouth, face, neck and even chest skin, it is easy to let the skin’s corneous layer is corroded, or because of moisture and lead to mold infection, resulting in redness or eczema, inflammation and other symptoms. Situation 1: If the drooling is accompanied by blisters at the corners of the mouth, the baby may have a disease such as mouth ulcers or stomatitis. Since mouth ulcers are painful, the baby may refuse to eat or may have difficulty swallowing. Situation 2: If the drooling is accompanied by fever and a runny nose, it may be laryngitis or tonsillitis, which is often accompanied by redness and swelling in the throat, making it difficult for the baby to swallow. At this time, parents are advised to let their babies drink more water and go to the hospital for examination if necessary. Situation 3: If the drooling is accompanied by ulcers at the corners of the mouth, the baby may be suffering from chicken pox or hand, foot and mouth disease. When a baby is infected with chicken pox or HFMD, ulcers may appear in the mouth or on the tongue, and because the ulcers can be painful, the baby will show difficulty swallowing. If the baby refuses to eat, you can let the baby drink more milk and rice paste to supplement nutrition. Situation 4: When the baby drools along with abnormal behavior, such as coma, etc. Then parents need to pay extra attention. The baby may be suffering from neurological diseases, such as mental retardation, facial nerve palsy, meningitis sequelae, etc. The baby’s drooling is mostly a normal phenomenon, usually pay attention to care, but once the drooling combined with other abnormal phenomena appear, the mother should be alert, it is best to go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment. The baby’s face and neck should be kept dry to avoid the occurrence of eczema. 2. Do not use force when wiping, gently wipe the saliva dry to avoid damage to the local skin. 3. Try to avoid using wet wipes containing fragrance to help wipe the baby’s face to avoid stimulating the skin. 4. often use warm water to wash drool everywhere, and then apply grease to protect the skin of the chin and neck. 5. to the baby to wipe drool handkerchief, require a soft texture, to cotton texture is appropriate, to often wash iron. 6. It is best to put a bib on the child, and the bib should be kept neat and dry frequently so that the baby will feel comfortable and happy to use it. Note: If the infant has developed a rash or vesicles, it is best to go to the hospital and ask the doctor to give the correct treatment. During the period of skin inflammation, the baby should be kept tidy and fresh, and can be treated according to the symptoms, such as local application of antibiotics or anti-itch ointment, the best time to rub the medicine is before the baby sleeps or while the baby sleeps, so that the baby does not accidentally eat into the mouth and affect health.