Teething Signs and Relief
A baby’s teeth begin to develop before most women know they are expecting. Tooth buds start forming in the fetus around five to six weeks of development. They won’t become a problem for baby until the first teeth start coming through the gums at about six months of age. The first set of teeth can start to come in anytime as early as three months or as late as twelve months. The most common first set of teeth are the two bottom front teeth. The teeth will continue to come in sets of two. The most painful teeth children get are the first set of molars and canine teeth. These teeth usually arrive at about 13-19 months of age. By age three, children should have a full set of 20 teeth. Here’s some advice on how to recognize the signs of teething and how to soothe the pain.When babies start teething they can have multiple symptoms.
Extra cranky
Chin rash
Ear pulling
Low grade fever
Swollen gums
Excessive drooling
Biting and chewing
Not all these symptoms may be present and not all the symptoms represent teething. You should contact your pediatrician if you suspect your child is bothered by more than just teething. There are plenty of ways to soothe baby’s sore gums. Some ways to help your child soothe the pain from teething include:
Teething rings
Cold or frozen washcloth
Rubbing gums with finger
Cold food
Baby Orajel
Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen
Chilled soft-tip baby spoon to chew on
You can add extra effectiveness to teething rings and toys if you put them in the fridge for a while. The coldness calms the inflammation and helps numb the pain. When using any medications to soothe baby’s teething pain use medication as directed or consult your pediatrician.
Once teeth arrive, just like adult teeth, they are susceptible to plaque build-up and decay. As soon as the first tooth pokes through the gums you should begin brushing your baby’s teeth. This can be done with a small soft toothbrush and water or baby toothpaste at least twice a day, morning and bedtime. You can also use a clean, wet washcloth or gauze pad to wipe teeth and gums after meals. It is important to take care of temporary baby teeth because this will promote healthy gums and future adult teeth.
There’s no telling how each child will react to teething but hopefully these tips will be helpful.
Sources: www.babycenter.com
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteThis was some great information that you posted. Most new moms may not know the signs of teething, let alone, know how to help their child be comfortable while teething. I think you did a good job relaying the information to the reader. Listing made it very easy to follow and didn't clutter up a paragraph, making it hard to understand.
I would have liked to know what exactly came from your source. In your post you didn't cite what information was from the source, so I don't know what ideas are yours.
The information in the first paragraph really helped me to understand what the post would be about; however, I think it could have used a little bit of tweaking. It didn't have as good of a flow as the rest of the post. I think with a little bit more organization it would have really been a great post.
Thanks for the information. When I have kids, I will definitely remember some of the tips you shared.
Thanks, Kristen Mummert
This is a great post. Teething is something every infant will go through, and it is a topic that stresses out many parent because there child may be cranky.
ReplyDeleteCassie Gilkey
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteGood information. I feel so bad for babies when they are sick or in pain. It's nice to know that there are a variety of things you can do to relieve the pain of teething. Nice job.
Samantha
I am going through this experience right now and it sure is painful for both me and baby. Thank you for the comments.
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Melissa,
ReplyDeleteI found your blog post very helpful! Although I am not a mom yet, I am a nanny and take care of a 7 month old baby. She just got her first bottom front tooth and the second one is beginning to poke through. I didn't know there were so many remedies to help with teething pain. I will be sure to try some of them out to see which works best for her. Thanks so much for the good information you've provided!
Jennifer Samios
Hi Melissa,
ReplyDeleteThis is good information and it helps just to give a parent something to do like find the cold teething ring when the child is cranky and fussy.
Ruth Hall
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteGood post reminded me of when my daughter went through it. Good info
Jaycin Firestone
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteyou shared great detail in this blog post about one specific milestone in a child's life, For some it's horrible and other's never know it's happening. I was of the unlucky one's who had a child who when teeth came in(and still are) ear infections occur and extreme fussiness.
Thanks For Sharing,
Alison.