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My 2 month old has an orange film on his tongue has had it for at least 2 weeks what can cause this? he is breast fed as well as pumped and bottle fed

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Dr. Mark Diamond answered

Thrush: Could be a yeast infection, called thrush. Check with the pediatrician.

Answered 3/15/2013

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Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered

Clean Tongue: Use a soft infant size tooth brush with water and gently brush his tongue like you would brush your hair.

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A member asked:

My 2 month old has an orange film on his tongue has had it for at least 2 weeks what can cause this? he is breast fed as well as pumped and bottle fed

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Diamond answered

Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered

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