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What Could Be The Cause Of Bad Breath In An Infant?
Hey my name is Mandy I have a 4 month old and inside of her mouth smells really bad like the smell is coming from her throat I have brushed her gums and stuff and it has not got better ! She just went to doc Tuesday but this started yesterday ! Babies shouldn t have bad breath they should smell good ! Help!! And I have also been changing like 2 to 3 poopy diapers a day lately so I don t believe she is constipated..
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
Sometimes nasal congestion can cause bad breath. In addition, if your daughter has an upset stomach or reflux of formula and stomach contents to the throat, this can also cause bad breath. It is important to let your pediatrician know about these symptoms, even if you were just at his/her office.
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