Drooling
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Drooling
Asked by H.M. from New York
on March 9, 2010
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My daughter is two months old and drools but she doesn't do it a lot and doesn't dry out or break out why is she drooling at such a young age?
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- My son drooled like crazy starting at about 2 months. Everybody said he was probably teething (which he did start getting his teeth early). But it just seemed liked ...
- My son drooled like crazy from 2-6 months... then it tapered off and came back on occasion. It just happens. Don't let anyone tell you it's "gotta be teething." My ...
- Uh, babies drool. It isn't unusual at all. They don't even need to be teething. They just drool. They dont know what to do with all the saliva they make.
Drooling
Asked by V.F. from Austin
on January 28, 2007
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hi, my daughter michelle, just turned 3 months on 1/18. she has started drooling in the last week. it's a lot too!! when she laughs, a whole bunch gushes out of her...
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- Hey V., There is a stage that is like pre-teething. I read about it in one of the many childcare books. Anyway, I think it can last up to 3 months so that would be...
- It's totally possible that she could be teething. Both my girls cut their teeth early. My youngest got her first tooth at 3 mo. 10 days and had 8 by the time she was 7...
- yes, it is very possible to start teething at 3 months... it is also very possible to have teeth by 3 months.. my son , my husband , and myself all had at least one t...
Choking on Drool
Asked by S.C. from Scranton
on May 17, 2007
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My 14 week old has been drooling for about 2 weeks now, and today he has been drooling more than I ever seen. So much so that he choked and was unable to get a good b...
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- Hi S., That is scary. I would be sure to make an appointment to see the dr. today. Also, in the mean time don't be afraid to suck up some of the drool with the nas...
- There are only 4 things that can cause excessive drooling in a young child. 1. teething 2. acute stress reaction 3. epiglottitis (would be puss in the drool, ca...
- Hi S., I would definitely just check in with the doctor, but I do think that is something that happened with my little one. The first time is very scary, but I would ...
Drool Rash
Asked by M.T. from Austin
on August 24, 2008
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My daughter is 15 weeks old and has a horrible drool rash on her cheeks. At least this is what we think it is. We have not taken her in to the pedi for this, but cal...
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- Use diaper rash cream on her cheeks. When she is clean and dry rub a little bit on her face,chin,etc... If the cream is white, that's o.k., it will be absorbed. It ...
- You could also try using Aquaphor cream too. I would not wipe her face with wipes...it makes it dryer! My son who is five is getting dry skin from me wiping his face w...
- If it is up on her cheeks and not just on her chin, it is likely not from drool. It can be caused by a number of things. Has she been on antibiotics recently? If so,...
Excessive Drooling
Asked by N.B. from Albuquerque
on March 14, 2008
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My 3 yr old son has always been a big drooler since he was a baby. Around 2 1/2 we got him to nearly stop drooling (at least it didn't seem to be an issue). Now, at ...
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- The best advice I can give you is be patient. My youngest was a bad drooler but he did outgrow it. I recommend a lot of dry shirts
- I totally don't want to scare you with the beginning... just keep reading. My secretary's grandson was born with mild cerebral palsey and had a huge drooling problem....
- Hi N.---have you discussed this with his pediatrcian? There can be several issues to explore: dental issues; over-active salivary glands. (sometimes there are stones ...
Drooling...again...and He Is 5!
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on November 1, 2010
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My son was a drooly baby. He was THAT kid. The one that always wore a bib, because otherwise his shirt was wet or he'd get a rash on his chest. We didn't think too...
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- Hi Mama- My sister's son is that drooly kid, too. His drool is a result of teething most of the time. When his teeth stop doing their thing for a week or 2, the drool...
- My first thought was 5 year molars as well. A month is certainly enough time for them to decide to pop through! I would bet it has to do with something like that, bu...
- Did your bil mention whether or not he had his 6 yr molars he could be getting them? this page has a list of what can cause drooling and ways to help treat it ht...
Drooling Baby
Asked by G.M. from Providence
on August 12, 2008
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Hi. I have a 6 month old baby who is always drooling due to teething. She drools so much that she has a rash on her chin and cheeks. I was wondering if anyone had s...
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- My kids all had drool face at least for awhile. Baby cream was always the best if you could find it. Eucerin the thick thick tub of cream also works and has no nothi...
- Definitely try Aquaphor - there is a "baby" version you can buy at the drugstore. I use it for everything - rashes, dry/chapped skin - anything really.
- Aquaphor or Eucerin would work, put it on thickly at night as she's going to sleep so you know it won't be going into her mouth. This always helped the dry, rashy area...
teething...drooling
Asked by J.F. from Los Angeles
on January 26, 2008
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my son just turned 7 months and he's been drooling ever since he was about 4 months. It seemed like he was in pain for a while, i'd say like a week or two, so i gave h...
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- I always had soft rubber toys and a cool teething ring ready. They're like little dogs when they're teething and anything to chew on helps. For snack time those litt...
- Hello J.! Get ready for some little pearly white teeth. My grandaughter started this cycle at 3 months and just turned 1 year last week. She has 11 teeth and is worki...
- Yes, definately teething in my opinion. My daughter did the same thing exactly at seven months. I remember she needed to be held contantly at this stage, and I usuall...
How Long Will My Toddler Drool?
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on September 26, 2007
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My son is 18 months and has been drooling since he was about 3-4 months old!! I am sure this is normal, however, I would love to know when it will stop. It isn't even ...
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- Hi J., just a quick note here, I work with 2 and 3 year olds. I had a 2 and a half boy who would completely drench his shirt from drool each day at school and seemed ...
- My daugher drooled until she was almost 2.5! We used to have to put a bandanna around her neck to catch the drool otherwise her shirt would be soaking wet. The funny...
- My son is two and he used to droom so much that even with a bib on, his chest would get chapped. Now he only drools once in a while. I hardly remember my daughter droo...
Still Drooling at 21 Months
Asked by B.S. from Sacramento
on June 3, 2008
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My 21-month-old daughter is still drooling constantly. She has to wear a bib every minute while awake, and will soak through a couple each day. I remember my son was...
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- Hi B., Chances are she IS teething. She is about the right age for her eye teeth to erupt. How many teeth does she have right now? She should have 20 teeth by the ti...
- I would definately let her doctor know your concern. ther may be some form of therapy which would help her to swallow more. a little speech therapy maybe ... I don't k...
- B., I wouldn't worry about it!!! My daughter was a heavy drooler from 2 months until she was 2 years old! She kept droooling long after she finished teething...i...
