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My nephew has had an orange tongue for a week now, we brush it daily but it will not go away. he is two and a half months. is this a serious concern?
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Maybe: Have it seen by the pediatrician and if the mom is eating a lot of carrots, maybe have her cut down if breast fed. If not consider a formula change.
Answered 12/8/2012
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Diet?: He should check if there is something in his diet that might be responsible. Also, might be time for a medical check up.
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