How to Soothe Mouth Ulcers in Toddlers

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Wrap an ice cube in a wash cloth and apply it to the sore.. Encourage your child to drink cold liquids for hydration.. Use a liquid antacid to soothe pain.

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Wrap an ice cube in a wash cloth and apply it to the sore.

Step 1

Wrap an ice cube in a wash cloth and apply it to the sore.

2

Encourage your child to drink cold liquids for hydration.

Step 2

Encourage your child to drink cold liquids for hydration.

3

Use a liquid antacid to soothe pain.

Step 3

Use a liquid antacid to soothe pain.

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Treat with children's acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

Step 4

Treat with children's acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

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Apply an over-the-counter oral analgesic gel in consultation with your child's d

Step 5

Apply an over-the-counter oral analgesic gel in consultation with your child's doctor.

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Rinse the mouth with salt water.

Step 6

Rinse the mouth with salt water.

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Feed your child soft, bland foods while they recover.

Step 7

Feed your child soft, bland foods while they recover.

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Use a soft toothbrush to brush your toddler's teeth.

Step 8

Use a soft toothbrush to brush your toddler's teeth.

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Rinse the sore with a steroid solution.

Step 9

Rinse the sore with a steroid solution.

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Teach your child to wash their hands with soap and water.

Step 10

Teach your child to wash their hands with soap and water.

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Avoid offering abrasive, hot, acidic, or spicy foods.

Step 11

Avoid offering abrasive, hot, acidic, or spicy foods.

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Feed your child a diet rich in folic acid, B-12 and iron.

Step 12

Feed your child a diet rich in folic acid, B-12 and iron.

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