Babies can breathe through their mouth as soon as they are born. This is because a baby’s nose and throat need to be cleared of mucus, fluid, or other obstructions before the baby starts breathing on his/her own. When this happens, it becomes easier for them to take in air from their mouths rather than just relying on nasal respiration. As soon as you notice your newborn has an open passage way for air flow out of his/her nose and into the lungs by taking breaths with both nostrils at once, it’s safe to assume that he or she no longer needs assistance from you clearing his or her nasopharynx with suctioning every time he or she takes a breath.
When can babies breathe through their mouth
February 11, 2020 by
