Excessive Drooling for a 2 Yr Old?

We are going through the same thing with our almost 14 month old. My first child never drooled. This one is like a faucet. It is not related to teething, she just always drools. Just last night I joked that she'll be wearing a bib at her second birthay! Her drs just say, "It's normal, it's what kids do." Other than it being a mess (her big sis isn't impressed when the magnadoodle is covered in "baby slobber"), we'll wait it out. Good luck!

My son, who is now 6, did this since birth it seems like. He was teething and got his first breaker tooth at 3 months. So, he was drooling in the womb.lol He non stop drooled! He was a DMACHINE.lol Well, he did this all the way up until he was 3. My second son, who is now 4, did not do any of that. Both of the boys are fine with no speach delays or physical delays what so ever.

You explained my 2.5 year old to the T. He is the exact same way! We also have a 1 year old and he drools hardly at all...just a little when he's teething. His shirt is always soaked under his chin. He just doesn't seem to care one bit about the drool. He talks fine, pretty average for a boy, and is a very typical 2.5 year old. Excellent fine and gross motor skills. But he does drool a TON. When I mentioned it casually to the doctor at his 2 year visit, the pediatrician kinda laughed and seemed to think nothing of it, though I didn't make it to be a big concern either but rather just mentioned it casually. I'm curious to see the responses on this. But just wanted to let you know my son is the same way.

My son is now 3 and he was an excessive drooler too! I am a teacher and asked the speech person at school and she said to have him suck apple sauce through a straw. It will help strengthen his bottom lip. He sounds just like your child. Is is normal with no problems. Hope this helps.

A speech therapist should be able to help with this problem. For children we usually think of them helping with language delays but speech therapists also can work with stroke victims to help them relearn to swallow. So it is definately in their area of expertise.

My daughter drooled a ton too until she was about 2.5. She finally stopped doing it, but practically every photo we have of her up until that time showed the front of her shirt covered in drool. It never seemed to bother her in the least. After a while she refused to wear bibs, so we would sometimes tie a bandanna around her neck to soak up some of the drool. We just look back and laugh now!

I agree with the other moms that drooling can be completely normal. Some other questions to ask: Does he eat well? Know how to chew? Know how to suck out of a straw? Drooling can sometimes be a symptom of muscular development delays that can lead to problems with speech later. An easy and cheap way to get a diagnosis from a speech therapist or OT would be to contact your county's early intervention program. In Kane/Kendall, it is the DayOne Network -- Child and Family Connections. They can set you up with an evaluation. If it turns out that he needs therapy, they will provide it until he turns 3, then the public school take over if it is still necessary. Something to consider anyway.

totally normal and fine. he'll be ok and some kids do this more than others. Hang in there, and take it easy!

Hi Anne.. .. I have been teaching preschool for 12 years now.. and have taught the 2's for the past 4 years.. I do get a bit frustrated when a pediatrician sees a child for a few minutes and then feels he/she is automatically qualified to diagnose anything and everything. It is good to ask questions and do your own research. Granted pediatricians are a good resource as often times you need a referral from them to have special services possibly covered by your medical plan but I would agree with several of the gals who said.. you have nothing to lose to get a free evaluation from some of the organizations mentioned.. they are wonderful resources and I refer parents to them often. They welcome our referrals as they know we see these children on a weekly basis and know them pretty well..we see them over time in many different situations unlike the pediatricians who see them only for a few minutes in an exam room.

I had a little boy in my class who just drooled constantly and his shirt was completely drenched every day.. it became a health issue at school as he was drooling all over the toys and the table and so forth.. the mother of the child said the pediatrician said he wasn't concerned..(no surprise there..I have heard that WAY too many times..) she did take my advice and had him screened and sure enough they did some therapy with him to help him with sensory issues.. feeding.. and speech.. you have nothing to lose.. its just information for you to use as you wish.. and the people at these places are usually so helpful and professional.
Good luck and enjoy your beautiful child..