Reasons for baby drooling As saliva is saliva secreted by the salivary glands, in the neonatal period, the baby’s salivary glands are still underdeveloped and secrete less saliva, so there is no excess saliva coming out of the baby’s mouth. To be the baby grows to three months old or so, the development and function of the salivary glands gradually improve, the secretion of saliva will gradually increase, and at this time the babies will not be able to swallow the saliva to the stomach, will not be like adults or big children as necessary to spit out the saliva, so the baby’s saliva can only flow out, the phenomenon of drooling, some babies drooling is more, the chin and chest clothes are often soaked with saliva. This situation, as the baby grows older, gradually learn to actively swallow saliva, will slowly improve or disappear, but the time of improvement or disappearance of each pediatric are not the same, as early as 8-9 months on the disappearance of the late to the age of 2 years old or so may still be drooling. The role of baby drool 1, prevent inflammation around the teeth When the baby just grow teeth, gum tissue will be swollen and painful, and the tip of the tooth is more delicate, at this time the baby out of the saliva can play a role in lubrication, to prevent inflammation around the teeth. 2, clean up the oral cavity to prevent tooth decay Baby drool can keep the mouth moist and clean, but also can clean the baby just grow out of the small teeth, to prevent the formation of tooth decay. 3.Promote the development of taste buds Baby’s saliva can promote the development of its taste buds, so as to improve the baby’s appetite. 4, promote lips and tongue activity Baby drooling can promote the activities of the lips and tongue, so that the baby will speak as soon as possible, at the same time, can promote the baby swallowing action of maturity and perfection. Baby pathological drooling Most of the baby drooling is physiological phenomenon, do not need treatment, however, some baby drooling is pathological, predicting that the baby suffers from certain diseases. 1, the baby drooling more and accompanied by the corners of the mouth ulcerated inflammation, this time the baby is likely to suffer from keratitis, which triggered drooling. 2, the baby drooling more and accompanied by oral mucosal congestion or ulceration, refusal to eat, irritability, etc., the baby is likely to suffer from stomatitis, which triggered drooling. 3, the baby drooling more and accompanied by one or both sides of the facial muscle atrophy, chewing weakness, this time is likely to be due to the baby dyspepsia, intestinal ascariasis and triggered drooling. 4, the baby drooling more accompanied by mental retardation, dementia, this time is likely to be the brain nervous system underdevelopment and lead to drooling. 5, the baby drooling with yellow or reddish color, a little odor, and accompanied by a slight fever, reluctance to eat, irritability, may have a tongue infection or gingivitis. Encountering these situations, you should promptly seek medical attention. Baby long drooling, local care is very important Because saliva contains digestive enzymes and other substances, will have a certain stimulating effect on the skin, coupled with saliva immersion, long drooling baby’s chin and other parts of the skin, will cause localized redness of the skin, or even vesicles, peeling. Too much saliva, cleaning is not timely, the summer heat will also cause eczema, so, love drooling baby summer to pay special attention to local cleaning, keep around the lips, jaw and neck skin dry, in order to prevent saliva irritation of the skin, triggering skin inflammation. 1, usually available soft texture loose dressing pad in the neck to accept absorption of saliva outflow, and often replaced. 2, often with warm water to wash the face, jaw and neck, and then pat dry or use paper towels to absorb the skin surface moisture. Tip: If the baby due to long-term drooling on the skin damage, the need for medication, be sure to use drugs under the guidance of a doctor, do not apply their own adult skin medication.