@drdomeofficial: If your baby is mouth breathing -- this is what to do. Yes, gently closing the lips like this can work as a first step. But the real question is never "how do I stop it." It's always "why is it happening." Start here, in order: 1. Rule out dietary triggers first. Conventional dairy is often the most overlooked driver -- it's an immune trigger that increases mucus production and blocks the nasal passage. Gluten and ultra-processed foods can do the same. 2. Look at the environment. Mold, dust mites, allergens at home. Especially if you use natural linen or live in a humid space. 3. Look at structure. Where is the tongue resting? A narrow palate or a tongue tie can physically prevent nasal breathing. This is where myofunctional therapy comes in -- before any intervention. The simple fix first: lips closed, nose breathing, repeat. But if that doesn't hold, look deeper. Mouth breathing in a baby shapes the face, the jaw, the palate, and the airways -- for life. This is not a habit. It's a signal. Cheers, Dr. Dome

Dr. Dominik Nischwitz

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