Saliva coming out of baby’s mouth is normal, Dr said – ‘There is no need to take tension’

Do these things in case of cold in children, watch video

digestive system develops

Along with this, the doctor also told that at this time the baby’s digestive system is also developing and saliva plays an important role in digestion. At the same time, if the child keeps the mouth open when the teeth emerge, then they get some rest and due to keeping the mouth open, more saliva is produced.

Photo Credit: pexels

no teeth yet

Doctor Imran also made it clear that a two and a half month old baby does not have teeth but the process of teething has started. Teeth come anytime after 6 months of age. Along with this, the doctor also told about a myth regarding the removal of saliva.

Photo Credit: unsplash

what myth told

The doctor said that people often believe that if the child spits too much from the mouth or there is too much saliva, then due to this the child will become thin. Doctor Imran says that this is a myth. There is no way that removing saliva does not reduce weight, it is just an illusion.

Photo Credit: unsplash

Saliva does many things

healthy childrenAn article published in India states that saliva helps in many functions of the baby such as it keeps the baby’s mouth moist, enables the baby to swallow food easily and protects his/her teeth. Saliva contains a digestive enzyme called ptyalin which converts starch into sugar. Saliva contains a natural antacid that eliminates stomach acid and promotes digestion. Saliva also protects teeth from insects.

Photo Credit: freepik

More saliva comes out at this time

ncbi According to an article published in , it is completely normal for saliva to come out of a baby’s mouth and when the baby is five to six months old, more saliva starts being produced. Usually this problem goes away when the child turns two years old because by this age the oral motor functions of the child have matured.