Why do newborns stick out their tongues? Three reasons are most obvious

On weekdays, when parents find that their newborns stick out their tongues, they can look for the following reasons. So, what is going on with newborns sticking out their tongues?

1. Tongue sticking out is a natural stage of a newborn's physiological development

It is generally normal for babies to stick out their tongues, and parents don't need to worry too much. The salivary glands of newborns usually begin to secrete saliva after two months. At this time, the baby will lick with the tongue, and then stick out the tongue. However, if the baby has other abnormal conditions such as constipation, eating less, and lack of activity, parents should consider seeing a pediatrician.

2. Sticking out the tongue is a baby's way of exploring the world

After the baby is born, the order of the baby's body movements development follows from beginning to end. At first, the baby uses his mouth to bite, his tongue to lick, etc. to touch and understand the world. Therefore, babies have been sucking since they were born and put things in their mouths at any time, especially their own fingers. The baby feels extremely happy as he sucks, licks and sticks out his tongue to explore the world.

Therefore, parents can rest assured that there is nothing to worry about when the baby shows his ability to explore the world with his mouth. This is the baby's unique way.

3. Sticking out the tongue indicates that the baby is healthy

If the baby's frenulum is too short, his tongue will not be able to stick out of his lips, and he will have a "big tongue" when he speaks in the future. Therefore, when parents see your baby can stick out his tongue frequently with you, it means that in addition to his ability to explore the world with his tongue, his tongue is also well developed and is smart, agile and healthy enough. In fact, the baby is showing his parents: I will never have a "big tongue" when I speak in the future!

So, normally mom and dad don't need to worry about their baby. Maybe he is getting familiar with his body organs, maybe he is exploring the world, maybe he is sucking saliva, maybe he is showing off his dexterity. In short, don't worry about him, he will be fine when he grows up.