Even before your baby’s teeth emerge, it is important to become familiar with your baby’s developing oral cavity.

Using at Birth: Look in your baby’s mouth with the ezpz Sensory Tongue Depressor, which is made of stainless steel and silicone to make looking into the mouth simple and safe! 

• Tongue Tie: Observe your baby’s palate, gumline, cheeks, lips and tongue. Does your baby appear to have a short, thick or tight tissue that restricts the range of motion of their tongue, lip or cheek? Knowing what your baby’s oral structure looks like is critical for successful breastfeeding and bottle feeding. 

Using Each Month: Establishing a routine of looking in your baby’s mouth each month will help you become familiar with their rapid oral development. 

• Thrush: Does your baby have a yeast infection on their tongue that is white-gray and resembles cottage cheese?
• Illness: Regular checks can help you notice signs of illness early, such as a cold or hand-foot-and-mouth disease.
• Preparation: Using a tongue depressor monthly prepares your baby for a positive experience at the dentist or pediatrician!

Using to Check Teeth:

• Emerging Teeth: Teething usually begins around 4-6 months, but some babies are born with teeth, and others have early emerging teeth at 3 months of age. Does your baby have any emerging teeth right now?
• Early Childhood Caries (“ECC”): ECC are cavities that affect the teeth in children from birth to 71 months. Does your baby have any caries?

Using After Mealtime: Decrease choking risk by looking into your baby’s mouth to see if any food remains before taking them out of the highchair. 

• Pocketing: Food pocketing occurs when a baby holds leftover food in their mouth without swallowing it. Sometimes the food is chewed, and other times whole pieces of food can be stuck in the cheeks, gums, tongue, palate or lips. Does your baby pocket food?
• Allergic Reactions: Offering potentially allergenic foods to your baby early and often can help reduce the risk of developing food allergies. Check your baby’s mouth for bumps or a swollen tongue / throat after eating these foods. 

Ready to Give It a Try? Let the ezpz Sensory Tongue Depressor become your go-to tool for supporting your baby’s oral health and milestones. Click here to learn more and shop now!