Why does my baby's mouth smell bad?

Some babies rely on milk powder as their main food source right after they are born, and they drink relatively little water. Parents may find that their babies' mouths always smell bad, and there is a large white mass on the upper palate. I believe that many mothers have encountered similar situations, especially in the hot summer, they will find that the baby's mouth always emits a sour and smelly smell, especially when the baby wakes up in the morning, the baby's breath is very heavy. What happened to these babies? Are they feeling unwell somewhere?

1. Eating too many snacks and sweets: Especially in the summer when the temperature is high and the humidity is hot, babies will have bad breath if they eat too much sweets, high-protein foods and other foods.

2. Indigestion: Infants and young children have poor digestive abilities, and the food given by their parents is not easy to digest, which can cause bad breath.

3. Dirty mouth: The reason for baby's bad breath may also be caused by tooth decay or dirty mouth. If the baby eats too much sweets and does not pay attention to oral hygiene, the food stuck in the tooth decay holes and tooth gaps will ferment and rot, thus emitting unpleasant or smelly smell.

5. Low saliva secretion: If the saliva secretion in the child's mouth decreases and there is no timely hydration, the mouth will become dry, and the bacteria in the mouth will multiply, causing bad breath.

6. Ammonia halitosis: It is pathological and comes from systemic diseases, such as the respiratory system, digestive system, endocrine system, etc., but it is mainly gastric. For babies aged 0-1 years, most understand indigestion.

The main reason for baby's bad breath is poor gastrointestinal function, so the baby's diet must be easy to digest. At the same time, mothers should cultivate the habit of drinking more water. It is recommended to give the baby 5 glasses of water a day to moisten the mouth and maintain a normal oral ecological environment. Baby's bad breath is closely related to the large amount of food residue remaining in the mouth. Therefore, it is recommended that mothers of infants under 1 year old should clean their babies' mouths with gauze or cotton swabs dipped in warm water after breastfeeding or before going to bed at night. For children over 1 year old, let them drink some warm water after eating, or try brushing their teeth with their fingers. Babies over 2 years old should learn to brush their teeth by themselves.

3. How to prevent bad breath in babies

1. For babies who are exclusively breastfed, use water to moisten their mouths to keep their mouths moist and the environment clean, reducing the occurrence of oral diseases.

2. Do not eat sweet and greasy food before going to bed. Eat more fruits and vegetables to promote intestinal motility.

3. The baby's eating utensils and milk bottles should be cleaned and disinfected regularly to keep the mother's nipples clean and hygienic and prevent the baby from developing stomatitis.

4. Create a good family atmosphere, keep the baby optimistic and positive, and maintain normal secretion of oral saliva.