When the baby's saliva comes out involuntarily, it is called drooling... If the muscles around the baby's mouth are not fully developed or are weak, the possibility of drooling increases.. There are six salivary glands in the human mouth that are responsible for saliva secretion... drooling is common in the first two years of a baby's life.. and at 24 months they are not able to fully swallow and control their mouth muscles... Also, due to the teething of babies during this period, their drooling increases... six gland There is saliva in the lower part of the mouth, around the cheeks and near the front teeth.. These glands usually secrete between 2 and 4 cups of saliva per day.... If the amount of saliva consumed in the hand is more than this normal amount.. and most children experience it... when a lot of saliva is produced in your child's mouth and there is no ability to swallow it, it falls. ### 1... Development of the digestive system Babies don't have a developed digestive system when they are born... so the mouth helps the digestive system grow by producing extra saliva and breaks down nutrients on the way to the stomach... sometimes parents feel that the baby's saliva is a little cold or drippy... this is normal and nothing to worry about... a baby who is teething puts more things in his mouth to relieve his gum pain... increased mouth activity sends a signal to the brain that causes more saliva in babies... in this You will face the baby's drool.... ### 3.... Undeveloped muscles The muscles around the mouth and the ability to swallow in babies are not yet fully developed until 24 months....Adults swallow easily because they have practiced for years....But in babies they still do not have enough muscles to swallow....These muscles and the ability to swallow in babies from 2 months before the age of 18 cannot be fully developed..It is secreted in the swallow's mouth, that is why the phenomenon of baby drooling occurs. He knew the growth of the child... ### 4.... Keep your mouth open Some toddlers get used to keeping their mouths open... if this situation remains for a long time, there is a possibility of drooling.... Also, the presence of blockage in the nose is another reason for babies to keep their mouths open, which can lead to lack of control and swallowing of saliva in the long term... ### 5... Staying focused for a long time If the mind of your baby and child is stimulated, the production of oral saliva will increase six times... So it can be said that focusing on a specific task or movement of babies and toddlers will stimulate their minds and divert their attention from the mouth and tongue... Like oranges, limes and grapes can lead to excessive salivation in babies... ### 7... Nervous disorders The presence of some neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy and Bell's palsy is associated with excessive secretion of water and saliva in the mouth... In Bell's palsy, which should be considered temporary, part of the facial nervous system is damaged... Cerebral palsy and Bell's palsy affect the muscles and cause excessive muscle loss, which leads to excessive muscle contraction. He faces the problem of drooling.... ### 8.... Side effects of medicines Another cause of drooling in a baby is the side effects of medications....Medication used for a toddler's eye exam or even if used by a nursing mother can cause excessive salivation and drooling....On the other hand, some sleeping pills and painkillers can cause this problem..It should be used as a tool to help the user understand and/or evaluate potential diagnostic and treatment options...Includes all information about the condition, Treatments, medications, side effects or risks that may apply to a particular patient are not... > *Dr. Mehdi Afshari, specialist in pediatrics, children and adolescents\_ has a specialized board* > * Among the medical services provided in the clinic are periodic examinations of children, periodic monitoring of children's growth and physical development, treatment of various infectious, digestive and respiratory diseases in children and adolescents, nutritional counseling, education and periodic care of premature babies, monitoring and treatment of all periodic problems during infancy, periodic mental and physical evaluation of children. > > *Special services provided by Dr. Mehdi Afshari: specialized office circumcision, home visit and online consultation* > > *Practice address: No. 193, South Mehrabad, Southern Air University, Tafarsh East, Tehran > > *Contact number: 021-66602506*