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#asktheexpert my baby mouth inside it has a whitish things ?what’s the reason
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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy6 months agoA. If your 11-month-old baby has a whitish coating or patches inside the mouth, it could be due to:
1. Oral Thrush (Fungal Infection) – Most Common Cause
🔹 White patches on the tongue, cheeks, or gums that don’t wipe off easily
🔹 Sometimes causes mild discomfort, refusal to feed
✔ What to Do?
Wipe baby's mouth gently with a soft, clean cloth after feeds If breastfeeding, clean nipples with warm water to prevent reinfection If severe, consult a doctor for antifungal drops (like Nystatin or Miconazole gel) 2. Milk Residue – Harmless
🔹 Thin white coating on the tongue that wipes off easily
🔹 Common after breastfeeding or formula feeding
✔ What to Do?
Give sips of water after feeds (if baby is taking solids) Clean with a soft damp cloth or baby tongue cleaner 3. Teething-Related Irritation
🔹 White or yellowish spots on gums (eruption cysts)
🔹 Baby might drool a lot and chew on objects
✔ What to Do?
Let baby chew on a cold teething toy for relief Apply a clean finger or soft cloth to massage the gums 4. Vitamin Deficiency or Dehydration
🔹 White patches with dryness or cracked lips
🔹 Lack of iron, vitamin B12, or hydration
✔ What to Do?
Offer water, fruit purees, curd to keep the mouth moist Include iron-rich foods like spinach, banana, ragi
🚨 When to See a Doctor?
If the white patches are thick, spreading, or bleeding If baby has pain while feeding or refusing food If baby has fever, irritability, or weight
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