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When do babies start breathing through their mouths

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Answer: When they are about 3 - 4 months old

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Young babies don't develop the reflex to breathe through their mouths until they are3 or 4 months old. Studies show that mouth breathing while the baby sleeps may be due to some blockage in the upper airway, including the throat and nose.

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