My son just turned 2 and he drools alot..it gets focused on something and starts drooling until he gets his whole shirt wet....I am worried that this isnt normal..I have asked the Dr and he says dont worry that he is fine...any suggestions?
2007-03-26 13:55:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
thanks for all the input and he could be cutting teeth but he seems to have them all in..but maybe his back teeth are starting to push through and I just havent noticed yet, but he doesnt ever act like he is hurting with his teeth like he did when he was younger
2007-03-26 14:08:13 · update #1
thanks melony...he has had some problems with allergies to cats and weeds and such...he also has a light case of asthma..I will mention this to his Doc and thanks!!
2007-03-26 14:30:07 · update #2
Some toddlers and preschoolers produce more saliva than others, and that can lead to drooling because the ability to swallow often isn't developed enough in many children this age. Or your child may be cutting his 2-year molars, which are his last four baby teeth.
Excess saliva can be a nuisance — you'll probably want to change your toddler's wet shirts several times a day. And it can cause such problems as gagging and coughing when it drips down his throat, interfering with his ability to speak clearly. To keep drooling in check and minimize its effects:
Have your son take frequent sips of water throughout the day to help develop his swallowing ability.
To prevent skin irritation, gently wipe away excess drool with lukewarm water and pat (don't rub) dry.
Lubricate the area around your child's mouth and chin with a protective emollient, such as petroleum jelly.
Place an absorbent cotton diaper under his chin or beneath the sheets while he sleeps to help soak up the drool during the night.
Once your child's swallowing mechanism matures fully and his molars come in, the drooling should stop. But in the meantime, if you're concerned, mention it to his pediatrician at the next well-child checkup. In rare cases, there may be a physical reason behind your child's problem, such as large tonsils that interfere with his ability to swallow properly.
2007-03-26 14:42:20 · answer #1 · answered by mom_princess77 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Probably cutting 2 year molars. They start the teething symptoms a while before you actually see the teeth poke through because these take awhile to come in. My kids always drooled and had a clear runny nose.
2007-03-26 14:50:03 · answer #2 · answered by cindya621 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was still drooling at 2 and the Dr. said it was probably allergies put him on allergy meds and it stopped! He is now 4 and doesnt take it anymore but that is what caused his!!! Teething also causes it though!!!
2007-03-26 14:27:59 · answer #3 · answered by Melony J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drooling is genuinely everyday. My son did an identical till the age of four. At 2 and a nil.5 they might desire to be teething the final little bit of their teeth. So it would desire to be that. i does no longer concern too plenty approximately it.
2016-10-20 12:32:37 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is very normal. All my kids were still drooling at this age. Now i have one more to go.. LOL I have 4
2007-03-26 14:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by she_ferr30 w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dear jess,does your son have all his teeth?it could be that his teeth are bothering him. if he can tell you,ask him.. i dont think that theres anything to woeey about. rubberstampr
2007-03-26 14:05:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe. weird and funny, but my best friends daughter plays with herself everywhere they go, and the doctor said its a stage. she is only 3, i hope she doesnt wind up like her mama! funny.
2007-03-26 14:03:55 · answer #7 · answered by jocelynnicolep 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say it means they are teething.
2007-03-26 13:59:17 · answer #8 · answered by ♥SummerRain♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he's getting his molars-
2007-03-26 13:58:27 · answer #9 · answered by shebamycat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋