Babies Shouldn't Have Bad Breath!

Babies should smell good. They are meant to be held and cuddled and nuzzled. They should smell sweet and fresh and maybe like baby powder.

But some little ones don't smell wonderful and it's not those nasty diapers. Some infants have bad breath, just like a grown-up. Why in the world would you find smelly breath in a child, especially a tiny one?

Here's The Deal About Most Baby Breath And It's Really Simple

The main reason is dry mouth. This condition encourages the growth of naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth.  These bacteria create that horrible smell known as morning breath.  The more bacteria, the worse the breath smell.

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Children who suck their thumbs are likely to have dry mouth. Sucking on a pacifier, a blankie or toy can also dry out a baby's mouth.  This can be made worse if the blanket or toy aren't kept washed and cleaned of dried saliva and bacteria.

Another reason babies can have a dry mouth is mouth breathing. Infants often begin to mouth breathe as soon as they fall asleep. This is the same thing that happens to many people - young, old and in between. During sleep, mouth and jaw muscles relax, saliva production drops, and you may even hear little baby snores. When saliva production decreases, the dry mouth is a perfect breeding ground for the bacteria that cause bad breath. The longer your baby sleeps, the drier her mouth will get, and the more the bacteria in her mouth will multiply. Your baby can have the same horrible morning breath that you have.

Watch Out For This One!

One more reason and the most serious reason for bad breath children is infection. If your child has a frequent and major problem with halitosis, you should ask your pediatrician to check her for signs of infection. There could be an infection in her mouth or throat, or a sinus or ear infection that is causing the bad smell. If breathing is impeded, this could also cause unaccustomed mouth breathing.

Fortunately, there are easy, natural remedies that can work take make that baby breath go back to being perfect.

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