Question
Most babies drooling is a normal physiological phenomenon. When babies are between 6 and 7 months old, they start teething and begin to eat complementary foods. The food often stimulates the nerves and salivary glands, causing an increase in saliva production. Since the baby’s oral cavity is small, it cannot swallow or adjust in time, leading to excessive saliva accumulation, which easily causes drooling. As the baby grows and their oral function improves, this phenomenon will naturally cease, so generally no treatment is needed.
Answer
Drooling in children is mostly a normal physiological phenomenon that will naturally disappear with the growth of the baby and the improvement of their oral function, usually requiring no special treatment.