TEETHING
How amazing it is that children grow up in the blink of an eye!
Teething is like a journey where your baby embraces the new changes he/she is about to experience. Teething is the start of eruption of teeth. It starts at around the age of 6 months. It is the time when the teeth start to erupt from the gum line.
It is an important phase in your child’s development as now your baby will be able to eat with solid foods.
It is heartwarming to see a baby giving you an innocent toothless smile.
But you won’t miss it when your baby starts teething.
Teething is the stage when your baby’s first tooth starts erupting. It starts at the age of around 6 to 9 months.
Signs to look out for when teething :
Normal signs
- Your baby will be irritable
- Fussiness
- Sore gums where tooth is to be erupted
- Mild temperature
- Drooling of saliva more than usual
- Baby tries to chew on things
Abnormal signs
- High temperature
- Rash
- Upset stomach
Consult your dentist or pediatrician if your baby experiences abnormal signs
1. When does teething start?
Teething starts at the age of around 6 to 9 months.
2. What are the signs of teething?
Signs to look out for when teething :
Normal signs- Your baby will be irritable
- Fussiness
- Sore gums where tooth is to be erupted
- Mild temperature
- Drooling of saliva more than usual
- Baby tries to chew on things
- Abnormal signs
- High temperature
- Rash
- Upset stomach
Consult your dentist or pediatrician if your baby experiences abnormal signs
3. How can I help my baby during teething?
You can do the following
- Gently rub on the sore gums with a small wet cold cotton
- Give safe teether to chew on to reduce the irritation
- Clean gums with wet cotton or soft cloth after every feeding
- Discontinue bottle feeding.
Help your baby by following the below advice:
- Gently rub on the sore gums with a small wet cold cotton
- Give safe teether to chew on to reduce the irritation
- Clean gums with wet cotton or soft cloth after every feeding
- Discontinue bottle feeding.
- It is important to take care of these teeth now as they can easily get decayed if left unattended.
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