What is the cause of the baby sticking out his tongue?

When a child just comes into this world from the mother's womb, the various organs of the body are not yet fully developed. If the child is not kept warm and well fed, it is very easy for the child to be invaded by bacteria and develop related diseases. Therefore, parents need to pay attention to their children's physical health at all times, and any small problem should not be taken lightly. Many parents have found that their children have the habit of sticking out their tongues. What is going on?

What if a baby sticks out his tongue? This doesn't necessarily mean the baby is being naughty with you. It may be telling you these signs:

1. Tongue discomfort

The tongue of infants and young children is very sensitive to temperature, taste, etc., so when the temperature of the bottle is too high or the baby eats something with an odor, the tongue will feel uncomfortable. At this time, he will inadvertently stick out his tongue. This is actually a normal conditioned reflex. Parents don’t need to worry too much. However, if you find that your child has such a situation, you should pay attention to the child in time and give the child some warm water to relieve the discomfort of the tongue.

2. Endocrine diseases

In medicine, some endocrine diseases can also cause children to stick out their tongues frequently. For example, there is an endocrine disease called cretinism, whose typical symptoms are a big head, enlarged thyroid gland, and a large tongue, accompanied by frequent tongue sticking out.

3. Congenital idiocy

Most children with congenital idiocy often stick out their tongues. These children often have obvious symptoms, such as slow development, drooling, dull eyes, and other abnormalities, so this type of situation is easier to judge.

To sum up, if infants and young children often stick out their tongues, there are many possible causes. Parents must pay more attention and observe more. If the situation is serious, take the child to see a doctor in time.