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Introduction. Benign Migratory Glossitis (BMG) is a benign condition in the lateral and dorsal of the tongue with a movable pattern. Characteristic of lesions in the form of reddish patch surrounded by white bands with elevated and irregular edges. BMG is often found accidentally during routine examination and is asymptomatic or symptomatic. Etiology is not known exactly, but is related to a number of factors such as hereditary, nutritional deficiency, allergy and others. Objective. This case report was written, a case of BMG in a 4 year old child because the mother was worried about the condition. Case. A mother with her 4 year old son came to the UMY Hospital with complain of reddish patch on the tongue, since 6 months ago, recurring with a shifting pattern. The patient mother was worried about the condition, even though there was not any pain complain by the child. Among the family members there were no similar conditions found. Good general health history, poor diet and oral hygiene habits. Intraoral examination showed red patch with elevated edges, white and irregular. Within 3 months of observation there were changes in the pattern of lesions on the first, second and third visit. Case management were provide by communication, information and education to the mother, including explanation related to BMG is not a malignancy, an infectious disease with multifactorial causes. Patient was advised to maintain oral hygiene. Conclusion. Benign Migratory Glossitis is a benign condition that does not turn malignant. There are no treatment needed, except BMG with a symptomatic.