{"id":18879,"date":"2026-02-06T17:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T16:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buteyko-cursus.nl\/?page_id=18879"},"modified":"2026-02-24T16:59:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:59:56","slug":"mouth-breathing-in-children","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/buteyko-cursus.nl\/en\/buteyko-helps\/mouth-breathing-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Mouth breathing in children"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mouth breathing in children<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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With every newborn baby, we clearly see natural nasal breathing: the air flows through the nose and the little belly gently rises and falls. However, in many cases, children start breathing through their mouth after just a few months. Nasal breathing may no longer function properly due to enlarged adenoids, swollen tonsils, or chronic nasal congestion.<\/p>\n

Why nasal breathing is important<\/h2>\n

The importance of nasal breathing is clearly explained in the educational video<\/a> on the website of OMFT.info<\/span><\/span>. OMFT stands for Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, a specialized exercise therapy aimed at strengthening the muscles in and around the mouth. In this video, the negative effects of mouth breathing on jaw development and dental alignment are discussed in detail.<\/p>\n

The conclusion is simple and powerful: \u201cThe nose is for breathing. The mouth is for eating.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

In addition, the Buteyko method<\/span><\/span> fully aligns with this principle. Through targeted breathing exercises, children learn how to restore and maintain healthy nasal breathing patterns.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Does your Child breathe through the mouth?<\/h2>\n

As a parent, it is essential to carefully observe your child. For example, pay attention during homework, gaming, watching TV, and especially during sleep. If your child breathes through the mouth 40 percent or more of the time, it is important to take action.<\/p>\n

Mouth breathing during sleep: warning signs<\/h3>\n

When it comes to sleep, consider the following questions carefully. If you answer \u201cyes\u201d to one or more, there may be a sleep-related breathing disorder:<\/p>\n