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What dose it mean if my 3 month olds tongue is yellow/orange coated?
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Yellow tongue: Check with your pediatrician. It may be thrush.
Answered 2/3/2016
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Dye: Dr rubenstin is probably right. However, small chance its pigment coming off of something your child puts into mouth. Check everything.
Answered 12/12/2013
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