Why do babies chew their tongues?

After the baby is born, parents usually need to take good care of the baby and observe the baby more. Some parents find that the baby chews his tongue when he grows to a certain stage. Many parents are very worried that it is caused by the baby's health and that chewing the tongue will be harmful to the baby's health. What is the reason for the baby chewing his tongue?

Why do babies chew their tongues?

1. Changes in living habits; irregular eating habits.

2. Lack of trace elements can lead to anorexia. It is recommended to first take your child to a regular hospital's pediatrics or gastroenterology department for a comprehensive and detailed examination.

3. Eliminate chronic diseases that cause anorexia, determine whether there is a deficiency of trace elements iron and zinc and supplement them in time, and ensure regular diet on a daily basis.

4. Don't eat too many snacks or drinks before meals. Ensure enough exercise and sleep to relieve some of your baby's symptoms.

What's wrong with babies biting their tongues?

1. Teething: In this case, the baby is currently teething, so don’t worry too much. When the baby is teething, the mouth will feel a little itchy, so the baby likes to bite the tongue.

2. Caused by eating habits: The baby’s eating habits 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.

3. Imitating 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 own tongues. In this case, parents don’t need to worry. Because it does not involve the baby's development.

4. Poor brain development: Poor brain development can also cause babies to bite their tongues. 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.