2-month-old baby is drooling?
⚡ Short answer: Drooling in 2-month-olds, unrelated to teething, is a completely normal result of salivary glands activating and the swallowing reflex not being fully developed yet.
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2 aylık bebek annesi · Health
2-month-old baby is drooling? My mother-in-law says one thing, and I've read something different.
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Your baby's drooling is normal at 2 months. At this age, salivary glands become active, but babies haven't yet learned to swallow saliva efficiently. So they're not producing *more* saliva — they're just allowing the saliva that pools in their mouth to drool forward instead of swallowing it backward, which is why it "looks" like drooling.
Also, 2 months is when they start putting their hands in their mouth and exploring everything orally; this increases mouth activity. It has nothing to do with teething — teeth come much later.
I won't guess what your mother-in-law said, but trust me: if your baby is content, nursing well, has no fever, and the drool is clear and bloodless, this is a developmental stage, not a problem.
The one thing to watch: if the area around the mouth stays wet from drool, it can become slightly irritated. Drying that area a few times a day with a soft cloth is enough. If rash develops or the skin starts cracking, consult your pediatrician.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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