Question

Why does a newborn have white coating on their tongue and watery diarrhea?

Answer

Hello, based on the situation you described, this may be due to oral infections (such as thrush) and gastroenteritis. Typically, these symptoms do not affect the baby’s breastfeeding and do not cause drooling. Currently, you can pay attention to the baby’s oral hygiene, disinfect the bottles and nipples, wash the nipples during breastfeeding, and provide the baby with an appropriate amount of water to maintain oral cleanliness. If necessary, you can use mold-inhibiting tablets ground into powder and applied externally to the affected area. If the diarrhea symptoms are severe, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly for symptomatic treatment, and wish the baby a speedy recovery!