3 month old sticking out tongue

amother

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 1:18 am

My 3 month old just started sticking out his tongue. Anyone know what this could mean?

mom16

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 1:26 am

amother OP wrote:

My 3 month old just started sticking out his tongue. Anyone know what this could mean?

Believe it or not but it might be he's teething already 🙊 I guess you can confirm this with ur pediatrician

amother

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 2:05 am

mom16 wrote:

Believe it or not but it might be he's teething already 🙊 I guess you can confirm this with ur pediatrician

Seriously??????? Omg!! Wow!!

camp123

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 3:33 am

Maybe low muscle tone. Speak to a speach therapist. There are exercises you can di to help.

amother

Lemon

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 5:31 am

My baby is almost 6 weeks and does this all the time… didn’t think about it twice till this thread.

amother

Chambray

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 5:50 am

camp123 wrote:

Maybe low muscle tone. Speak to a speach therapist. There are exercises you can di to help.

Not at this young age. Its a normal thing for a 3 month baby to do

amother

Hibiscus

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 5:52 am

He's just figuring out what his body can do. Unless he's seriously congested or otherwise showing symptoms of pain, he's fine and and exploring the world.

amother

Fuchsia

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 5:54 am

amother OP wrote:

Seriously??????? Omg!! Wow!!

My almost 4 month old has been teething since 3 months, it hasn’t cut yet but she’s definitely teething.
So very possible that’s what happening by you

amother

DarkKhaki

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 6:13 am

Sticking the tongue out is a very normal behavior for a 3 month old. Teething is totally a process, so you might not see anything for a while. Your baby may also be exploring things with his/her tongue. Everything will be going in or near the mouth in the next couple of months as this area is highly sensitive. In the meantime, make sure to take some very cute photos.

Ema of 5

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 6:16 am

All my kids did it, some from as young as 6 weeks. It’s just part of discovering their bodies.

amother

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 9:45 am

Thank you all so much for your replies… I thought if it would be low muscle tone it would be done from birth. But this is a new thing for him. B”H not congested…

amother

Eggshell

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 9:48 am

I really think it’s normal! So funny that the first few replies made it sound like a bad thing. It’s adorable! I love seeing my baby’s tiny tongue.

mom16

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 12:22 pm

amother Eggshell wrote:

I really think it’s normal! So funny that the first few replies made it sound like a bad thing. It’s adorable! I love seeing my baby’s tiny tongue.

I didn't make it sound like it's bad! I just told her that that can be an option!

amother

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 1:30 pm

mom16 wrote:

I didn't make it sound like it's bad! I just told her that that can be an option!

Teething is not bad…. Doesn’t every baby go through teething stages??? 😉😉😉

mom16

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 1:51 pm

amother OP wrote:

Teething is not bad…. Doesn’t every baby go through teething stages??? 😉😉😉

Lol right! That's why I wasn't sure why she got the "bad vibe"
Bottom line is lotsa Naches!

amother

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 2:02 pm

mom16 wrote:

Lol right! That's why I wasn't sure why she got the "bad vibe"
Bottom line is lotsa Naches!

Amen!!! Thanks!!!

amother

Celeste

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 2:17 pm

Is baby sticking out tongue or doesn’t tongue seem to not fit in the mouth? If it’s the second then I wouldn’t worry much unless baby meets some of the criteria https://www.childrenshospital......drome

amother

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 6:53 pm

amother Celeste wrote:

Tongue b”H fits.. he sticks it out as if he’s licking his lips

amother

Peachpuff

Thu, Jan 19 2023, 7:11 pm

Couldn’t it mean that the infant is hungry?