Every day with your baby is filled with moments of care and connection. Some are clearly visible, while others hide in the smallest details. Among those often-overlooked details is the need to clean an infant's tongue — a simple step that can have a significant impact on your baby’s oral health from the very beginning. Many mothers assume that oral hygiene begins when the first tooth appears. In truth, good habits start long before that, with the tongue being the first area to care for in your baby’s mouth.