How to Decrease Drooling in Children

As your baby ages, drooling becomes less frequent. If your child is still drooling after he has finished teething, there may be another issue at play. He may not have learned how to control his saliva, or he may not have adequate head and trunk control. Whatever the cause, there are a few things you can do to help decrease the amount your child is drooling.

Things You'll Need

  • Vibrating toothbrush
  • Chewy tube
  • Sippy cup
  • Straw

Instructions

    • 1

      Replace pacifiers with sensory stimulation objects. For example, a vibrating toothbrush or a chewy tube provide children with sensory input and help make them aware of the muscle functions within their mouths.

    • 2

      Teach children the difference between being wet and dry. Some children are able to understand the concept and simply need to be reminded to swallow when they feel wet. West Virginia University's Center for Excellence in Disabilities recommends using objects around the home to demonstrate the difference between wet and dry.

    • 3

      Introduce a sippy cup and then a straw. Chicago Speech Therapy, LLC states that the progression from a bottle to a sippy cup, and then from a sippy cup to a straw, promotes the use of the different muscles that are needed to control drooling.

    • 4

      Take your child to see a speech therapist if he continues to drool. A speech therapist can identify the reason your child is drooling excessively, and then formulate a plan that is specific to his situation.

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