My 1 yr old drools a lot while she babbles..is that normal??

Some possible causes of excess drooling include: - Teething, which results in more saliva production. - Poor oral sensory awareness, resulting in decreased triggering of swallowing. If a child’s face is constantly wet, he may be less responsive to sensory cues that signal a need to swallow. - A constant open-mouth posture, which prevents saliva from building up and triggering swallowing as needed. - Difficulty swallowing efficiently, which may be due to poor head and trunk control, poor jaw stability, or increased or decreased muscle tone in the lips. - A response to certain foods. - A response to motor activities that require balance. - A possible side effect from specific medications. It is recommended by some to consult a speech therapist to find out whether your baby is drooling excessively and the possible cause of it. A friend of mine was informed by her therapist that her baby had low muscle tone and was advised to help improve that by teaching her baby to use a straw for drinking. The drooling decreased after a period of time. She is further advised to use an electric toothbrush to help increase the baby’s awareness (within the mouth by “brushing” the inside of such as the cheeks, roof and tongue) but has yet to try that. For more information on whether your baby is drooling excessively: http://nspt4kids.com/therapy/is-your-babys-drooling-normal-or-excessive/