Question
Why does an 8-month-old baby’s mouth smell like feces, and why is the tongue coating so thick? What should I do? The baby has also started coughing yesterday, and I can hear phlegm in his breathing. What medicine should I give to clear his lungs and cool his blood? Besides the fact that there have been adults with colds holding the baby without masks and kissing the baby’s hands, the baby has a habit of liking to put his hands in his mouth. Could this indirectly transmit the cold to the baby?
Answer
Based on your description, if the baby has bad breath and a thick tongue coating, it is recommended to try giving the baby probiotics. For the baby’s cough, it is suggested to try oral syrup for acute bronchitis. When adults have a cold, they should not casually kiss the baby. Pay attention to cross-infection. Additionally, ensure good ventilation in the room and maintain appropriate humidity and temperature. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery! These are suggestions for the question ‘What could be the reasons for an 8-month-old baby’s stinky mouth and thick tongue’, hoping they are helpful to you, wishing you health!