While you may not realize it, babies generally have an equal or greater risk of developing mouth ulcers than adults. There are several reasons for this, but leading the pack are the fact that infants often develop oral thrush, which increases vulnerability to mouth ulcers, as well as the fact that babies have a tendency to put objects in their mouth, which can easily lead to mouth injury or the exposure of the mouth to viral or bacterial infections.  A baby mouth ulcer can be a real problem for both the child and the caregiver, because mouth ulcers are notoriously painful.  Additionally, depending on where the sore(s) is located, a caregiver may not always notice it right away.  Fortunately, once detected, there are numerous ways to tend to a baby mouth ulcer.

One of the most common treatments for a mouth ulcer in a baby is simply applying a topical pain relieving gel to the affected area.  Of course, you are not going to want to use the same product on an infant as an adult, so make sure that you only use medication that is intended to be used on infants.  When in doubt, double check with your doctor or pharmacist; this can prevent unintended complications from developing.  Of course, topical pain relievers only numb pain and do not treat the underlying cause of mouth ulcers in babies, and the only way to solve the problem is to heal it and prevent it from reoccurring. 

Many times, the underlying cause of your baby’s mouth ulcer will be apparent.  For example, if your child is suffering from thrush, you can generally determine that any mouth sores that develop are related to the thrush.  Or, if you know that your child injured their mouth, you can deduce that the injury was the cause of the mouth ulcer.  Often, a single canker or other mouth sore is nothing to be overly concerned about.  However, if your baby begins to develop mouth ulcers repeatedly, you are going to want to address the issue with their pediatrician.

Most methods that can be used to prevent mouth ulcers in babies are common sense.  Such preventative measures include properly sterilizing nipples (both on bottles and pacifiers) and keeping items that could cause mouth damage out of your baby’s reach. You may also want to consider cutting down on the acid in your baby’s diet and/or incorporating more water into your child’s diet.  Of course, you are going to want to consult a doctor before modifying your baby’s diet.

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