Question
A two-month-old baby has developed small blisters on their tongue due to burns. What should be done if the baby cannot breastfeed? This issue hasn’t occurred before, how should it be treated?
Answer
The blisters may affect the baby’s eating for a period of time, but will not interfere with normal breastfeeding. If the blisters do not affect feeding, they can be observed without immediate treatment. If they severely impact feeding, medical treatment is needed, and medication can be used to help the blisters heal.