Question
The baby is three months old and has been frequently sticking out its tongue recently, sometimes playing with saliva, but it’s been more frequent in the past few days. The family thinks this is not good and wants to know if it’s normal?
Answer
If the baby has no other issues besides sticking out its tongue, such as refusing to drink milk, crying and fussing, or drooling, this behavior is usually normal. After birth, the baby’s nervous system develops rapidly, and one way they explore the world is through their mouth. In babies from 1 to 5 months old, the nerves around the mouth develop faster than those in their hands, so they use their mouths to explore and experience their surroundings. This behavior is part of the baby’s learning process.