Question
A two-and-a-half-month-old baby, primarily breastfed, has white spots on the tongue and continues to stick out. How should this situation be handled? There are also a few red spots on the face.
Answer
The red spots on the face may be infant eczema, and topical treatment with an eczema cream can be considered. As for the baby’s persistent sticking out of the tongue, this is not a good sign. It is advisable for parents to take the child to the hospital for a check-up to rule out the possibility of intellectual development issues.