What causes baby’s thick tongue coating? How to clean thick tongue coating?

Many mothers do not pay attention to their baby's tongue coating. In fact, the baby's health can be observed from the baby's tongue coating. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to the condition of your baby's tongue coating. So how do you clean your baby’s thick tongue coating?

❤ Reasons why baby has thick tongue coating

1. Residue after drinking milk

Don't worry about it, it will disappear naturally in about four months.

2. Indigestion

If your baby is fed with formula, make sure he or she drinks plenty of water, because babies may not be able to adapt to many other medicines, and they may not be effective immediately.

If you are breastfeeding, you should pay attention to your diet and see if you have eaten any foods that cause irritation. It is recommended that you record your daily menu so that you can find out the reason why your baby is getting irritated from your own menu.

3. If the baby is getting angry and the stomach and intestines are accumulating heat, drink more boiled water

If the baby is born in good condition and has no special problems, this situation usually occurs when the baby is young, and people usually say it is caused by getting angry. In this case, I usually use a cotton swab dipped in warm water to clean it. Don't use too much force or wipe for too long each time. Do it gradually and it will be removed soon.

❤ How to deal with thick tongue coating in baby

1. Rinse your mouth with warm water

As long as you give your baby some warm water to rinse his mouth after drinking milk, he will be less likely to have a coating on his tongue. In addition to cleaning your baby's mouth, drinking water can also dilute the lactic acid in the mouth and reduce the growth of bacteria.

2. Gauze care

Take a piece of sterilized gauze of about 4×4 size, wrap it around the mother's index finger, moisten the gauze with some warm water, then insert it into the baby's mouth, and gently wipe the milk and food residues on the inside of the baby's cheeks and tongue. But remember not to wipe too close to the root of the tongue, otherwise it will easily cause the baby to vomit.

3. Use silicone brushes to brush teeth

There are many silicone teeth brushes designed for new parents on the market that can also help clean the baby's tongue and mouth. The silicone toothbrush cap looks like a toothbrush and can be put on the finger to help the baby brush his teeth and tongue. But please note that because the baby's tongue is soft and tender, you should brush it gently and not too hard to avoid hurting the baby's tongue.

4. Finger cot cleaning massage

If your baby has not yet grown teeth, you can also use finger sleeves to massage his gums every day. This way, when your baby's teeth grow, his gums will be less likely to swell.