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Tongue cleaning for new born
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What product/s can be used for a new born tongue cleaning?
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No need of any product.
Use a soft cloth dipped in warm water, wrap a cloth around index finger and clean the tongue gently.
Don't try to scrub it hard.
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Cleaning a newborn’s tongue is a gentle process, as their oral cavity is delicate and developing.
Milk residue (especially if formula-fed) can build up on the tongue.
To maintain oral hygiene and prevent fungal infections like oral thrush.
How to clean the tongue:
Wash your hands thoroughly.
Use a clean, soft cloth or gauze dipped in warm, clean water (boiled and cooled).
Wrap the cloth around your index finger.
Gently open the baby’s mouth and softly rub the tongue in circular motions to remove any milk residue.
Wipe the gums as well if needed.
Do not use toothpaste or any cleaning agents at this stage.
How often?
Once daily.
Precautions:
Avoid over-scrubbing; newborns’ tongues are sensitive.
If you notice white patches that don’t wipe away, this could be oral thrush; consult your pediatrician.
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Greetings no need to clean it's normal seen in feeding baby
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Dr. Ajit Bhandarge
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Jalna
No such products no need to clean.
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if you want sometime you can clean it with wet cloth using index finger.
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Dr. Abhishek Khandelwal
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Raipur
To clean a newborn's tongue:
Use a clean cloth: Wrap a soft, clean cloth or gauze around your finger.
Boiled water: Dip the cloth in cooled, boiled water.
Gently wipe: Softly clean the tongue and gums, avoiding pressure.
Once daily: Clean once a day to remove milk residue.
Be cautious: Ensure comfort and maintain hygiene
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No products should be used.
Cleaning is not necessarily required in newborn babies
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