Why does the baby bite his tongue?

Sometimes we bite our tongues, and there's nothing strange about that. However, if a baby of a few months old often bites his tongue, then this can be a big or small matter. After all, the baby may not be able to control the strength of the bite, and it would be bad if the baby gets hurt. So, what is the reason why babies bite their tongues? What should mothers do at this time?

Poor development of the tongue. This is the one that worries parents the most. If your baby bites his tongue frequently, you must take him to see a doctor for a systematic examination, as it may be caused by poor development of the baby's tongue. For example, the baby's tongue is overgrown or has defects in the tongue.

Of course, the baby's poor brain development can also cause the baby to bite the tongue. This is because the brain is not well developed and cannot send commands to the tongue. The child cannot effectively control his tongue and will naturally bite it. Therefore, if you find that your baby's coordination is not very good, it is best to see a brain doctor.

Imitate adult actions. Sometimes, babies may see adults biting their tongues with their teeth while playing or eating, and get bitten. Then they will imitate them and bite their tongues as well. In this case, parents don’t need to worry. Because it does not involve the baby's development.

Another reason is the baby's eating habits, which may cause the baby to bite his tongue. For example, if your baby likes to eat nuts, if you bite them hard, you may accidentally bite your tongue. It is generally recommended that when eating these hard foods, it is better to break them up for your baby to eat.

When you have ruled out the possibility of your baby's tongue being underdeveloped and there being no problems with the brain, if you find that your baby is still biting his tongue, you can provide care from the following aspects. If the baby's eating habits are wrong, parents should change their eating habits. Generally speaking, it is not recommended for the baby to eat with chopsticks, but it is better to use a spoon.

If your baby imitates biting his tongue, you should deliberately imitate the process of biting your tongue so that your baby can see it. And it must be followed by a scene showing extreme pain and crying, so that the baby will see that it is an act of self-harm and will not imitate biting his tongue again.

The problem of babies biting their tongues is actually quite serious. It may be due to underdeveloped tongue. This is a serious condition and you need to take your baby for a check-up in time. Another possibility is that the baby may just be imitating. After all, the baby is in the learning stage, so this situation is not a big deal. Mothers should pay more attention to their babies in daily life to prevent them from biting themselves.