What causes bad breath in a 9-month-old baby who drinks formula milk?
Disease description:
The baby is 9 months old and has recently started drinking formula milk. Over the past two days, I've noticed bad breath. What could be causing bad breath in a 9-month-old infant who drinks formula?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
An infant of 9 months old may develop bad breath after drinking formula milk due to caregivers failing to clean the baby's mouth in time, leading to bacterial growth. It could also result from gastroesophageal reflux triggered by formula feeding. Additionally, at 9 months of age, a baby's body is still immature, with relatively weak spleen and stomach functions, making them prone to malnutrition, increased intestinal gas accumulation, and consequently bad breath after consuming formula milk.
