Baby Oral Care Methods

Parents may not know that the baby's mouth also needs care. After the baby is born, it is always found that the child spits bubbles and spit. This phenomenon is caused by excessive secretions in the child's mouth. So how should we take care of the baby's oral cavity?

Baby's oral hygiene is also very important, because the oral environment is very suitable for the growth and reproduction of bacteria, and babies are more susceptible to thrush, so attention should be paid to daily oral care.

The specific method is: let the baby lie on his side, wrap a small towel or bib under the collar, dip a cotton swab in light salt water or warm water, start from the cheeks of the mouth, the outside and inside of the gums, and the tongue, and wipe step by step. Replace the cotton swab each time you wipe an area.

When wiping, be gentle. The baby's oral mucosa is extremely tender and secretes little saliva. Vigorous movements can easily damage the baby's oral mucosa and cause oral infection.

If your baby has chapped lips, you can apply some sterilized vegetable oil to him/her; if your baby has ulcers in his/her mouth, you can apply some chlortetracycline cod liver oil to him/her; if your baby has thrush, you can apply some mycotic glycerin to him/her.

From the above we have learned about baby oral care. What we need to pay attention to is that the baby's oral membrane is relatively fragile and can be easily broken by a touch. Therefore, we must provide timely care for the child.