Question
A six-month-old baby is in good health overall, but there is a white coating on the surface of the tongue, which is different from the normal bright red. What could be the cause of this condition? The baby is otherwise normal.
Answer
Hello, this is a common phenomenon in many infants and there is no need to worry excessively. This situation is likely due to hot weather, where the baby does not replenish water in time after breastfeeding, causing breast milk to accumulate in the mouth, gradually forming a thick and white tongue coating. It is recommended to give the baby some water after each feeding, after a period of time, to help expel the breast milk, and the tongue coating condition will gradually improve. It is worth noting that avoid using any folk remedies or applying medications to the baby, as these may have adverse effects.