An improved palate protector for infants and neonates is disclosed. The highly flexible and deformable main body of the palate protector is positioned within the mouth of an infant or neonate between the palatal surface and a orotracheal tube to protect the palatal area, upper inside gum and frenulum of the infant from injury and malformation resulting from the use of the orotracheal tube. A groove in the forward arcuate edge of the main body of the palate protector prevents irritation and injury of the frenulum of the infant. An elongated, highly flexible and tapered front tab projecting from the main body of the palate protector is used to removably secure the orotracheal tube to the palate protector and to the infant or neonate.
