Drooling
is a normal stage in every baby’s development, and is most often
associated with teething. Although many parents find this time to be
really messy, you should know that excessive saliva production is
actually healthy. For one, saliva washes away accumulated food and
bacteria in your baby’s mouth. The enzymes found in saliva also
break down carbohydrates, which helps in making the digestive system
function optimally.
That’s
not all—for infants that may suffer from gastroesophageal reflux
disease (a condition in which stomach acid rises from the stomach
into the esophagus), saliva serves to lubricate the esophagus lining
and neutralize the acidity.
