Attentive parents will always find out
The baby probably from after birth
Start in 3 or 4 months
I love to do small actions of sticking out my tongue
The little tongue kept spitting out
Occasionally, water bubbles are blown out
Have fun
The look is very cute
In fact, the baby's tongue is likely to be expressing something to the parents, novice parents do not miss the baby's signal!
When did you start to know how to stick your tongue out?
Newborn babies are not very tongue-spitting, in general, babies will spit out their tongues around 3 or 4 months after birth, and some babies will spit out their tongues earlier, and they will spit out their tongues around 2 months old. In fact, for the baby at this time, spitting out the tongue is like playing with toys, when the slow interest object is more and more, the transfer, it is not so frequent to play with the tongue.
The reason why the baby spits out his tongue
1. Explain the baby's health
If the baby's tongue tie is too short, it cannot stick out of the lips, and it will "have a big tongue" when speaking in the future. Therefore, when you see that your baby can frequently spit out his tongue with you, it means that in addition to his ability to explore the world with his tongue, his tongue development is also very agile and healthy.
2. The natural stage of physiological development
After two months of birth, the salivary glands will begin to secrete saliva, at this time the baby will lick with his tongue, and then the phenomenon of spitting out his tongue will occur. So mothers don't have to worry too much, it's normal to stick out their tongues before the age of one.
3, is the baby's way to explore the world
After the baby is born, the order of body movement development is from beginning to end, and at the beginning he uses his mouth to bite, tongue licking and other ways to touch and understand the world. Therefore, from the moment of birth, the baby will suck and put things in his mouth at every turn, especially his fingers. Sucking and licking is like exploring the world.
Different occasions, different needs
1. When feeding your child with a bottle
When you're feeding a cute baby, sticking out their tongue means they already have enough food in their mouth, or they're already full and don't want to drink any more. Of course, in addition to sticking out his tongue, the baby's appearance of being full includes yawning, crying, pushing the nipple away, and so on. These actions are something that mothers must understand, because eating too much will lead to obesity, so it is important to understand the meaning of the baby sticking out his tongue.
2. Before feeding your baby
When the mothers have just made milk powder in the bottle and have not yet had time to feed the child, if the baby sticks out their tongue, it does not mean that they are full, but it means that they are hungry, and sticking out their tongue is asking for food from you. As for how to distinguish whether the baby is full or hungry with his tongue outstretched, it is not impossible.
When you're breastfeeding and see your little one sticking out his tongue and tilting his head over, it means they're full. But if you see them eagerly sticking out their tongues and reaching out to grab you, it means your baby is hungry.
3. When the baby is playing
As a dad or mom, you should find that the little baby especially likes to play with you and will imitate your facial expressions, and the little one will find this a fun game. At this time, if the baby sticks out his tongue, it means that he wants to play a game with you and he is waiting for your response. At this time, the mothers kiss your baby, which will make him feel very happy. So, play games with your children more, which can enhance the relationship between you and the little one, so that you can be more intimate.
4. When you start giving your baby solid food
Although many experts recommend starting to add solid foods when your baby is 6 months old, many children are not ready. If, when you start giving your baby solid food, your baby sticks out his tongue, you don't have to worry, it's a matter of nature, a spontaneous response they do to prevent choking. If you notice this reaction, then you should understand that your child is not yet able to accept solid foods and that it will take some time for him to do so.
5. Other time periods
In general, babies sticking out their tongues is not a big problem. However, if sticking out the tongue is accompanied by saliva and having difficulty eating, then this means that the child cannot control the muscles needed to swallow. At this time, you need to consult a professional pediatrician to help solve this defect in your baby.
Under what circumstances does your baby need to be vigilant when sticking out his tongue?
If the baby is still spitting out his tongue frequently after the age of 1, it may be a sign of zinc deficiency.
When the baby is 2-3 years old, if you frequently spit out your tongue, it may be learned from your parents, and parents should first review whether they usually do tongue spitting out to the baby.
After the baby is three years old, he can't control the tongue all the time, so parents should pay attention, which may be a precursor to the child's tics. Tics are generally divided into two types according to clinical manifestations, motor tics and vocal tics.
It is normal for babies to stick out their tongues before the age of 3, so don't worry too much. If you often spit out your tongue after the age of three, parents should pay attention to it, and at this time, you need to help your child correct it, and don't develop this habit.
Good reminder
If the baby often opens his mouth, sticks out his tongue, and salivates
It is accompanied by hypertrophy of the tongue
As the months grow
Attention should be paid to the fact that the symptoms do not lessen
It is best to give your baby a comprehensive health check
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