Reasons why babies spit up

Many people are consulting about the problem of newborn spitting up. In fact, it is a very natural phenomenon for babies under 2 weeks old to drool. Many young parents have no experience and do not understand much about this aspect. In fact, most babies have to go through this process. Below I will give you a detailed introduction, hoping to clear up your confusion.

There are countless salivary glands of various sizes in the mouth. These salivary glands work 24 hours a day, secreting saliva (mucus and serous fluid), which flows into the mouth and is collectively called saliva, commonly known as saliva. It contains protein, amylase and various inorganic salts, and has the effects of helping digestion, moisturizing mucous membranes, flushing the mouth, and inhibiting bacteria and inflammation.

Because babies only eat milk or liquid food, and their salivary glands are not yet developed and secrete less saliva, they rarely drool. However, 4 to 5 months after birth, starch-containing foods are gradually added to the diet. These foods can stimulate the salivary glands and significantly increase saliva secretion. In addition, the mouth of infants and young children is small and shallow, and their swallowing reflex function is not yet perfect. They cannot use swallowing movements to regulate saliva, so excess saliva in the mouth will naturally flow out. There are also many infants and young children who like to put their fingers, rubber nipples, etc. into their mouths and suck them, which can also irritate the oral cavity, increase saliva, and cause drooling. When infants and young children are 6 to 7 months old, their deciduous teeth begin to erupt. The small teeth push out from the gums, stimulating the nerves on the gums and causing a reflex increase in the secretion of the salivary glands. Therefore, when experienced grandparents see their grandchildren drooling, they often tell others with a mysterious and joyful expression that their grandchildren are about to grow teeth. However, drooling is not normal for some children. For example, inflammation of the oral mucosa will stimulate the secretion of the salivary glands and increase saliva. Some saliva may also contain yellow or light red mucus and have a bad odor. At this time, you should go to the oral department for diagnosis and treatment. When children have a cold, stuffy nose, or difficulty breathing, they often breathe through their mouths, which can also cause drooling. Some children may also drool due to incomplete intellectual development or endocrine system diseases.

The above is what I introduced to you today about the issue of newborn spitting. I hope it will be helpful to all parents. Don’t worry too much. All newborn babies will go through this process. If you are worried or the situation is serious, you can take the baby to the hospital for a thorough examination. This way, parents can rest assured and it will not delay the treatment of other problems of the child. I hope these will be helpful to everyone.