At what month did you start cleaning your LO's tongue/mouth? We've been EBFing for nearly 6 months and, as recommended, I don't wipe out his tongue at all. Do I have to start as soon as he feeds solids?
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Hi mommies, I've always been wondering whether or not I'd clean DS's tongue. But as I've read, EBF babies do not necessarily need to be cleaned in their tongues because the breastmilk itself acts as a cleanser, as it has anti-bodies that promote good flora in the mouth. Additionally, I've read that by putting a foreign body (i.g. gauze, rubber cleaner) into his mouth, I'm making him more susceptible to bacteria since we can't precisely see how clean our "tongue cleaner" is. Anyways, thank you for your recommendation. I might be starting to clean his tongue next time, especially when he starts to take solids. ☺️
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