How do I clean my baby’s tongue? It’s so white from all the residue.

I tried using the cloth, silicon tongue cleaner... none worked. Only 1/3 of the tongue (tip) is clean. If I clean any deeper she gags. The nurse told me to let her drink a few sips of water after her feed. But it doesn’t work to. Help!

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Ensure your hands are washed, then soak a soft baby hankie into lukewarm water and wrap around your pinkie. As you gently clean the middle part of the tongue, you can let the baby imitate you and stick out your own tongue. Rinse and repeat one more time if needed. Drinking a few sips of warm water after each milk feed will help slightly too.

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