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What can be used to eliminate white stuff coating a baby's tongue?
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See below: If it is only on the tongue, i would use a finger brush and gently clean it off. If you see white spots on the gums and cheeks, your child needs medication.
Answered 9/27/2013
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Depends: The spike like tongue skin can trap milk solids on the tongue surface, making removal a worthless endeavor.Brushing or scraping can help but it will return.If it is thrush. a common problem for babies is caused by a yeast and requires medication.
Answered 10/26/2016
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