Baby drooling time

Many people drool, which seems to be a normal phenomenon. However, frequent drooling means that there is a problem with the body, a common one being oral disease. Therefore, if you drool severely, you should undergo a physical examination to avoid worsening of the problem. So when does a baby drool? This is something that many parents are not clear about. Let's introduce it in detail below.

Baby drooling time:

Neonatal period: Newborn babies generally do not drool

Since saliva is secreted by the salivary glands, during the neonatal period, the baby's salivary glands are not yet developed and secrete less saliva, so there is no excess saliva flowing out of the baby's mouth. In addition, newborn babies only eat breast milk, milk powder or liquid food, these foods do not stimulate the salivary glands much, so the secretion of the salivary glands is very small.

4-5 months: The salivary glands are stimulated and saliva begins to increase.

When the baby is 4 to 5 months old, the addition of complementary food plays a vital role in the baby's growth. The baby's diet gradually begins to be supplemented with foods containing nutrients such as starch. After the salivary glands are stimulated by these foods, saliva secretion increases significantly. At this time, the baby's mouth is small and shallow, and the swallowing reflex function is not yet perfect. He cannot use swallowing movements to regulate saliva, so as long as there is too much saliva, it will flow out of the mouth. In addition, many babies like to suck their fingers, pacifiers, etc., which also stimulates the secretion of salivary glands and increases saliva.

6-7 months: The first eruption of deciduous teeth stimulates the nerves on the gums, causing more saliva

Babies usually start to get their first teeth around 7 months old. When the deciduous teeth erupt, the small teeth push outward from the gums, causing mild swelling and discomfort in the gum tissue, thereby stimulating the nerves on the gums and causing a reflex increase in the secretion of the salivary glands. This is why experienced elders not only do not frown but also show a happy expression when they see babies drooling. It is a happy thing for babies to grow teeth!

After understanding the time when babies drool, parents can know the baby's tooth development according to the time of baby drooling. However, it should be noted that if the baby drools frequently, it is necessary to check it in time to avoid other problems of the baby. Parents should also pay attention to this.