What causes bad breath in babies?

Question 1: My 1-year-old daughter has bad breath. Is it due to food accumulation? Dr. Yang Yafeng answered: There are many reasons for babies’ bad breath: ❶ There is milk accumulation in the mouth or food residues accumulated in the mouth that are not cleaned in time. ❷ Improper feeding can cause gastrointestinal dysfunction and gastroesophageal reflux. ❸ The baby eats food contaminated by bacteria, causing gastrointestinal inflammation. ❹ Infection, bleeding, or mouth sores in the gums or throat. ❺ Abuse of antibiotics leads to imbalance of the flora in the gastrointestinal tract. Normal bacteria, such as lactobacilli, are suppressed, while miscellaneous bacteria grow and multiply in large numbers. ❻ As the weather gets colder, the body’s resistance is lowered and coldness can cause indigestion. ❼ Rhinitis, sinusitis, or bad breath caused by foreign objects inserted into the nasal cavity while the baby is playing are also common causes of rhinitis, nosebleeds, and bad breath. If your baby has bad breath and sour breath when he wakes up in the morning, it may be due to food accumulation. You can reduce or stop eating for one meal to facilitate the recovery of gastrointestinal function. You can also take Chicken Neijin Powder orally, one third of a packet at a time, three times a day, and take it for three to five days to see the effect. Bad breath caused by other reasons can be treated with targeted treatment and medication under the guidance of a doctor. Generally, when the disease is cured, the baby\’s bad breath will disappear on its own. Question 2: My son has a fever due to angina, what should I pay attention to? I have a baby who is over 1 month old at home, will it be contagious? Dr. Cui Lixia answered: You can spray the throat sword on the baby\’s throat. It is recommended to check the blood routine and C-reactive protein, and use medicine according to the infection situation. Give your baby plenty of water to drink at ordinary times, and use physical cooling methods when he or she has a fever. When the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is recommended to take antipyretic drugs to cool down and prevent high temperature convulsions. Angina is highly contagious and spreads quickly through contact and droplets. If family members and colleagues are taking care of two children, they may be infected, so it is recommended to isolate them. Question 3: I am a mother, breastfeeding, and my baby is now 9 months old. My nipple is cracked and it hurts when I breastfeed. Is there any way to heal the wound? Dr. Chen Dan’s answer: You can apply erythromycin ointment on the affected area while keeping it clean and dry to facilitate wound healing. You can also choose nipple protection ointment. The vitamins it contains are beneficial to wound recovery. After application, it can moisturize and prevent the invasion of some bacteria. Nipples need to be cleaned before breastfeeding to prevent the baby from accidentally eating. After breastfeeding, the mother can apply a little milk on the affected area to help the wound heal. Milk is rich in protein and has some antibacterial effects. If the chapping is severe and reoccurs, please see a doctor promptly. During this period, reduce breastfeeding first. You can express milk first, feed with a bottle, and then breastfeed yourself after the wound heals.