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Mom of a 4 yr 9 m old girl4 years ago

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how often should we clean the tongue of the babies to avoid oral thrush? and what's the right way to do it?

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Author of questionMom of a 4 yr 9 m old girl4 years ago

A. no she hasn't got any oral thrush yet. But I have heard if we do not maintain proper hygiene babies can develop oral thrush that's why I asked this question. so should I clean her tongue or just let it be??

DR SHIWAJIRAO PATILGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. Hello, your baby girl is 3 months old and if she is getting oral thrush repeatedly then see if her immunity is low and clean her tongue daily before bath

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