Everything you need to know about teething

From signs of teething to safe ways to soothe your baby’s pain, here’s what you need to know about teething.

While every baby photo is cute, it’s especially true of a snapshot of your little one showing off her first tooth. But getting to that major milestone isn’t easy. Teething is synonymous with lots of fussiness, crying and sleepless nights. Read on to find out everything you need to know about teething.

When do babies start teething?

Typically, the first teeth come in around six months of age, but babies can start teething anywhere from six to 13 months. “I have seen them come in as early as four months, but that’s pretty rare,” says Jeffrey Bourne, a paediatrician at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California.

In what order do baby teeth come in?

The front incisors usually come in first. Typically, the bottom front teeth will make an appearance first, but sometimes it’s the top two. Next, the canines will arrive. Your baby’s eight molars usually come in between her first and third birthdays, so she will be teething for a long time!

How do I know if my baby is teething?

At two or three months, you’ll notice your baby start to drool and gnaw on things, including her fingers, your fingers and anything she can get her tiny little hands on. But that’s not a sign of teething, explains Bourne. “Teething is really when the teeth start to erupt,” he says. “You might not see them initially, but you can actually feel little bumps on the gums within a day or two when they start coming through. That’s when it hurts: when they’re poking up through the gums.”

Now you’ve probably heard that fever and diarrhea can be signs of teething, but they’re not. “Teething can cause drooling and irritability, but that’s it,” explains Bourne. “The reason people think teething causes fever, diarrhea and other symptoms is because sometimes babies develop a lot of viral illnesses at that time, so it’s just a coincidence. But teething doesn’t cause a true fever.”

Bourne explains that there are only two signs of teething:

1. Fussiness

You can’t blame your baby for being cranky during the teething process: It hurts! Irritability is a major symptom of teething. Expect your little one to be short-tempered and quick to cry during this period. Just like any other time when she is fussy, rocking, shushing and going for car rides can help soothe your baby.

2. Drooling

You’ve been warned: Lots of drooling is in store when your baby is teething. That’s because teething stimulates saliva, so be prepared with lots of bibs.

What are the best teething remedies?

Here are some paediatrician-approved teething remedies:

1. Chewing on something cold

Bourne recommends putting a clean, wet washcloth in a plastic bag and letting it cool in the fridge—your baby will love gnawing on that.

2. Teething rings

This teething remedy is a classic for a reason: It really works! A teething ring gives your baby something to chew on, and that pressure can help soothe aching gums. “Parents can put a teething ring in the refrigerator to cool it down,” says Bourne. “That’s always very useful.”

3. Teething toys

You should invest in a few teething toys, but not all teething toys are created equal. Bourne recommends the line of Sophie toys. “Those little giraffe toys are so popular,” he says. They aren’t just cute; they work! Pay attention to what teething toys are made of and how easy they are to wash: Your baby will be putting this toy in her mouth, so you want to be sure that it’s made of safe materials and easy to clean so you can prevent mould from growing inside.

4. Pain medications

Some painkillers are perfectly safe to use as a teething remedy for babies six months and older. Bourne recommends acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advin, Motrin) and suggests that you only give it at bedtime if your baby is fussy. “It works really well, but I wouldn’t give it around the clock,” says Bourne. “Once at night for a couple of nights, when the teeth are coming through, is very reasonable.” Always check the label for the safe dosage for your baby’s weight.

What teething remedies are unsafe for babies?

1. Teething gels with benzocaine

This unsafe topical numbing cream is found in products like Orajel. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises parents not to use benzocaine teething gels on children younger than two, except under doctor supervision. Benzocaine can cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that can cause death.

2. Amber necklaces

“There’s a substance called succinic acid found in amber from the Baltic region, and it’s supposed to go through the skin to create an analgesic effect,” explains Bourne on how amber necklaces can help teething babies. But so far, there is no research that these necklaces actually work. “There’s no data at all that any is leached out into the skin,” he explains. Doctors also warn parents that the necklaces are a choking and strangling hazard. “They break really easily, so the beads can choke babies as well,” he says. “If parents insist on using them, we think babies definitely shouldn’t be put down in a bed or someplace where they’re not being supervised.” But at the end of the day, Bourne sees no benefit to the beaded jewellery. “No paediatrician I know recommends them because there is really no benefit to them at all,” he says.

3. Homeopathic teething tablets

This controversial remedy caused a stir when Hyland’s Teething Tablets were pulled off the market because they contained varying amounts of belladonna, an herb used as a painkiller that can be toxic. “But even after they were regulated, there are still problems with belladonna,” cautions Bourne. In late 2016, the FDA advised parents to stop using homeopathic teething tablets and gels after multiple incidents of babies and toddlers having seizures after taking them.

Surviving Baby’s First Tooth | Methodist Health System

There are many exciting milestones in your baby’s first year of life, and getting the first tooth is one of them! Although your baby’s smile is about to get a lot cuter, the process can be a pain for both baby and parents. 

My 7-month-old had just started to settle into a good sleep routine, and we all breathed a sigh of relief. My husband and I would silently celebrate those extra hours of sleep, afraid to voice our good fortune aloud in case we jinxed it. Then, the baby started to wake up screaming at night and would randomly get fussy during the day. We asked the same questions many new parents have:

Is our baby teething, or is it something more? 
What can we do about it? 
Will we ever sleep through the night again?! 

Here is some information that will help you survive this important milestone.

Time for the tooth

Most babies get their first tooth around 6 months, but don’t stress if your child gets it sooner or even much later than that. The timing varies greatly for each child, and it doesn’t mean anything is wrong. 

Most babies get their bottom two middle teeth first (lower central incisors), followed by the top middle two (upper central incisors). The sides and back teeth then fill in, and children usually have a complete set by around age 3. 

This can also vary among babies. What can add to the confusion is that babies can have teething symptoms for months before a tooth actually erupts!

Is it teething?

Some babies (and families) get lucky and there won’t be any signs of teething before those little chompers show up. Others may show some signs of teething but still be happy. Some babies will have discomfort and be sure to let you know. 

Some signs and symptoms of teething:

• Drooling
• Wanting to chew or gnaw
• Irritability
• Disturbed sleep
• Swollen gums or a visible erupting tooth
• Decreased appetite
• Pulling on ears
• Low-grade temperature (less than 101 degrees)

It is important to note that runny nose, diarrhea or temperature over 101 degrees are not typical signs of teething.

What a pain!

The good news is that the pain flares as the tooth is breaking through the gums, but then typically subsides. There are some things you can do to help your baby get through this painful period and some things to avoid.

DO:

• Massage your baby’s gums with a clean finger to help soothe the pain.
• Give your baby a solid teething toy or a cold washcloth to chew on.

DON’T:

• Give your baby frozen teething rings, as they can be too cold for your baby’s gums.
• Use teething gels to rub on the gums and teething tablets. The FDA warns they may contain ingredients that can have harmful side effects. 

While we have seen a rise in popularity of amber teething necklaces, you should know that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend them. These necklaces pose a choking and strangulation hazard to children who wear them, and there has been no research proving the necklaces work to relieve a child’s teething symptoms.

Pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen may play a role in getting your child through the teething process, but first talk with your Methodist Physicians Clinic pediatrician about appropriate administration and dosing.  
 

Stages of Teething in Babies and Children

There are 5 stages of teething in babies and children beginning with 20 primary (baby) teeth. Infants usually begin the process of teething around 6 months of age, although the precise timing can differ for each individual child. In most children, the bottom front two teeth (lower central incisors) erupt first, followed by the top front two teeth (upper central incisors). Babies may become particularly fussy or irritable while their new teeth ‘come in,’ as teething can be a very uncomfortable process. From the time teething begins until a child has developed their full set of 20 primary teeth, parents may feel as if they are consistently experiencing more difficulty than normal with their child. Standard signs and symptoms of teething consist of sore or tender gums, drooling, chewing on hard objects, and uncharacteristic grouchiness. Many parents believe teething can also cause fever and diarrhea, but research has disproven these suggestions. Teething does not cause constitutional or other prolonged bodily symptoms. Other than mood changes, all symptoms caused by teething are isolated to changes in the mouth and gums. 

5 Stages Of Teething in Kids

Stage 1: (0-6 months) Babies are born with a full set of twenty teeth beneath the gums
Stage 2: (6 months) The first teeth to erupt are the upper and lower icisors (front teeth)
Stage 3: (10-14 months) Primary Molars erupt
Stage 4: (16-22 months) Canine teeth (between incisors and molars on top and bottom) will erupt
Stage 5: (25-33 months) Large molars erupt

Teething occurs in 5 stages, usually lasts a little over 2 years, and can be a very difficult time for both babies and their parents to go through. Knowing what to anticipate during this tough time can aid parents in relieving the discomfort of their baby as well as effectively guide them into toddlerhood. The 5 stages of teething consist of:

State 1: (0-6 months) When a baby is born, he or she already has a full set of 20 baby teeth located in the jawbone under the gums. These primary teeth are also known as ‘milk teeth,’ because during this period of time babies typically consume a diet of milk only. During this stage, no teeth usually emerge.

Stage 2: (6-8 months) At this time, the first teeth begin to erupt. The incisors, which are the lower and upper front teeth, start coming in around 6 months of age, but symptoms or signs of discomfort may become apparent before the child is 6 months old. Before emerging, the jagged edges of the teeth may press up on the gum line. When this begins, the baby will consequently begin chewing on hands, toys, and any other hard objects. Applying pressure to the gums can relieve the pain and serve as a diversion for babies, so parents should definitely provide their child with ample and appropriate chew items during this time.  

Stage 3: (10-14 months) The primary molars start to emerge at this stage in the lower and upper jaws in the back of the mouth. A child’s symptoms during this stage will be similar to stage 2, but usually parents will observe a distinct increase in fussiness, drool, and the want to chew on hard objects. Babies may commonly experience a loss of appetite during this time as well as begin to lose sleep at night. During stage 3, it is common for a baby’s sleep schedule to become more irregular. It is unfortunately pretty characteristic for both the baby and parents to sleep at night during this stage of teething. If a baby’s discomfort seems to become too harsh or if he or she seems to be dealing with excessive pain, contact a pediatrician for recommended over-the-counter pain relievers.

Stage 4: (16-22 months) At this time, the teeth between the top and bottom molars and incisors, the canines, will emerge. The exact same recommendations as stage 2 and 3 apply for keeping a baby as comfortable as possible during this time.  

Stage 5: (25-33 months) This can be the most uncomfortable stage of teething for some toddlers. The large molars, which are the biggest baby teeth, erupt during this stage. During this time, parents may have a hard time soothing their child, trying their usual techniques to no avail. Parents are encouraged to try new soothing methods until something works. Many parents have found success with giving their toddler a hard vegetable to chew on, which is healthy as well. However, parents should make sure to keep a close eye on the toddler at all times to avoid the vegetable becoming a choking hazard.

How To Comfort A Teething Baby

• Some practical suggestions for alleviating a teething baby’s sore gums include: 
• Teething rings—Supply the baby with a teething ring made of hard plastic. The liquid filled rings can break while the baby chews.
• Gum massages—Applying pressure to the gums can relieve a good amount of the discomfort a baby experiences while teething. Try massaging the gums with a clean damp washcloth, clean finger, or clean dampened gauze pad. 
• Bottles filled with water—Try filling a baby bottle with water for your child to suck on when experiencing pain. Do not, however, fill the bottle with juice or milk for pain alleviation purposes. Prolonged contact with sugary liquids causes tooth decay. 
• Chilled washcloths—A chilled teething ring or washcloth may also alleviate teething pain. Allow the baby to chew on these chilled items, but do not freeze them. Objects that are too cold can injure the gums and teeth.  
• Hard/Solid foods—If the child is old enough to have solid food as part of his or her diet, hard foods that are safe to chew on may relieve teething discomfort. Whole solid vegetables like a peeled carrot or cucumber can be beneficial, but watch the baby closely to make sure these foods do not become choking hazards. 
• Bibs—Putting a clean dry bib or cloth under the baby’s chin can help keep the skin from getting irritated from the supplemental amount of drool that accumulates as a baby teethes.  
• OTC pain remedies—Over-the-counter pain relievers may also help keep a baby more comfortable during teething. Make sure to ask the pediatrician, however, before giving the child any medications. 

Safely Soothing Teething Pain and Sensory Needs in Babies and Older Children

Consider treating teething pain with a teething ring made of firm rubber (not frozen) or by rubbing the gums with a clean finger.

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Teething is normal but may be a painful experience for infants and toddlers. Too often, well-meaning parents and caregivers who want to ease a child’s pain turn to medications and products that could be harmful.

Soothing children’s gums with prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, homeopathic drugs, or teething jewelry marketed for relieving teething pain may seem like good options. But those products can be dangerous and can lead to serious injury or even death. This also applies to older children with special needs who may use teething jewelry for sensory stimulation.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends alternative ways for treating teething pain, including rubbing infants’ gums with a clean finger or providing a teething ring made of firm rubber to chew on. For children with sensory stimulation needs, parents and caregivers should talk to their child’s health care provider about safer options.

On average, children begin teething around 4 to 7 months, and have a total of 20 “baby teeth” by age 3. According to the AAP, occasional symptoms of teething include mild irritability, a low-level fever, drooling, and an urge to chew something hard.

The Risks of Teething Bracelets, Necklaces and Other Jewelry

Teething jewelry includes necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry worn by either an adult or child, used by parents and caregivers, and is marketed to relieve an infant’s teething pain. It may also be marketed for use by people with special needs, such as autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, to provide sensory stimulation or redirect chewing on clothes or body parts.

The beads of the jewelry may be made with various materials such as amber, wood, marble, or silicone. Jewelry marketed for teething is not the same as teething rings or teethers, which are made of hard plastic or rubber and not wearable by an adult or child.

There are serious risks associated with using jewelry marketed for relieving teething pain such as choking, strangulation, injury to the mouth, and infection. Other concerns include potential injury to the mouth or infection if a piece of the jewelry irritates or pierces the child’s gums.

Teething Creams and Gels Also Have Risks

Parents and caregivers might also look to relieve a teething baby by rubbing numbing medications on the child’s gums. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns against using any sort of topical medication to treat teething pain in children, including prescription or OTC creams and gels, or homeopathic teething tablets. They offer little to no benefit and are associated with serious risk.

Benzocaine — a local anesthetic — is the active ingredient in several OTC oral health care products such as Anbesol, Baby Orajel, Cepacol, Chloraseptic, Hurricaine, Orabase, Orajel, and Topex. These products should not be used for teething because they can be dangerous and are not useful because they wash out of a baby’s mouth within minutes.

The use of benzocaine gels, sprays, ointments, solutions, and lozenges for mouth and gum pain can lead to a serious — and sometimes fatal — condition called methemoglobinemia, in which the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells is greatly reduced.

Prescription and OTC benzocaine oral health care drug products are also widely used in adults. Doctors and dentists often use sprays containing benzocaine to numb the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat or to suppress the gag reflex during medical and surgical procedures, such as transesophageal echocardiograms, endoscopy, intubation, and feeding tube replacements. But benzocaine sprays are not FDA-approved for these uses.

Talk to your health care professional about using benzocaine and other local anesthetics, especially if you have heart disease; are elderly; are a smoker; or have breathing problems such as asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema. Those conditions put you at greater risk for complications relating to methemoglobinemia.

What You Can Do to Ease Teething Pain

If your child’s gums are swollen and tender, gently rub or massage the gums with your finger, or give your child a teething ring made of firm rubber to chew. Make sure the teething ring is not frozen. If the object is too hard, it can hurt your child’s gums. Parents should supervise their children so they don’t accidentally choke on the teething ring.

Parents and caregivers of children with special needs who may require sensory stimulation should talk to their child’s health care provider about safer options and treatment. Jewelry marketed for relieving teething pain and to provide sensory stimulation can lead to serious injuries, including strangulation and choking.

The FDA continues to closely monitor the use of teething jewelry and other teething pain relief products and is evaluating whether other actions are necessary to address the risks associated with these products, as part of its commitment to protecting public health – especially when it comes to the health and safety of children.

Consumers and health care professionals should notify the FDA of any adverse side effects when using drugs and devices the agency regulates, by reporting them online to MedWatch, the FDA’s safety information and adverse event reporting program, or by telephone at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Stages of Teething and Helpful Hints – Kids Dental Online

Although the exact timing of can vary from child to child, babies typically begin teething around 6 months of age. Usually the front bottom two teeth (lower central incisors) emerge first, accompanied by the front top two teeth (upper central incisors). Teething can be a painful and difficult process for both babies and parents, as infants may become especially fussy or cranky while their new teeth emerge. Quintessential signs and symptoms of teething include irritability or fussiness, drooling, chewing on firm solid objects, and sore or sensitive gums. Parents also commonly conclude that teething causes diarrhea and fever, but research has shown this to be untrue. Teething does produce signs and symptoms in the gums and mouth but does not generate constitutional or other extended bodily symptoms. In this baby dental topics article we cover stages of teething and helpful hints. Read more about other pediatric dental topics.

5 Stages of Teething In Children

Teething happens in 5 stages, lasts a significant amount of time, and can be very tough for both parents and infants to endure. Understanding what to expect during this difficult time, however, can help parents ease the discomfort of their baby as well as navigate their way successfully into toddlerhood.

The 5 stages of teething include:

Stage 1: (0-6 months) At birth, babies have a full set of 20 primary teeth in the jawbones beneath their gums. These are frequently referred to as “milk teeth,” because during this stage a baby’s diet usually consists of milk only.

Stage 2: (6-8 months) During this stage, the first teeth emerge. The lower and upper front teeth, the incisors, begin to erupt around 6 months, but signs and symptoms of pain or discomfort may become evident before 6 months. Prior to eruption, the uneven edges of the teeth may push against the gums, and the baby will typically start chewing on toys, hands, or other solid objects. Putting pressure on the gums alleviates pain and provides a distraction for babies, so make sure to give them appropriate chew items to ease their discomfort. There will likely be an obvious increase in drool during this times period, so keeping a small bib on the baby can make it easier to keep his/her chin dry. This will help keep a rash from forming around the baby’s mouth and chin, which can add to the discomfort.

Stage 3: (10-14 months) During this stage, the primary molars begin erupting. These teeth come in the back of the mouth in the lower and upper jaws. This stage is much like stage 2, but parents will notice an even more evident increase in drool, crankiness, and the need to chew on solid objects. During this time period, it is also common for babies to experience a bit of a loss of appetite, fever, and diarrhea. During stage 3, a baby’s sleep schedule may become more sporadic or get “off.” Unfortunately, it is typical for both babies and parents to lose sleep at night during this period of teething. If a baby’s pain seems to become overly severe or the baby seems to experience inordinate discomfort, consult the pediatrician for advised over-the-counter pain remedies.

Stage 4: (16-22 months) During this stage, the canine teeth (between the top and bottom molars and incisors) will surface. The same recommendations for stage 2 and 3 can be implemented during this period to keep the baby as comfortable as possible.

Stage 5: (25-33 months) For some children, this is the most painful stage of teething. During this time, the large molars emerge. These are the biggest teeth, and parents may find their normal soothing techniques are no longer effective. Try different methods to soothe the toddler until something helps. Many parents find it beneficial to give the toddler a hard vegetable to chew on, and this is also healthy. If implementing this method, make sure to keep a close eye on the child at all times to make sure he/she does not choke!

Helpful Hints For Soothing A Teething Baby

Some helpful hints for soothing a baby’s sensitive and sore gums include:

• Massaging a baby’s gums with a clean finger, damp washcloth, or clean dampened gauze pad. Providing this pressure to the gums can alleviate the baby’s pain.
• Providing a teething ring made of hard rubber. The liquid filled kind can break as the baby chews.
• Filling a bottle with water and allowing the baby to suck. Do not fill a bottle with milk or juice specifically to sooth teething. Extended contact with sugary liquids leads to tooth decay.
• Chilling a washcloth or teething ring for a baby to then chew on can also be very soothing. Do not freeze these items, however. Contact with objects that are too cold can cause harm to the gums and teeth.
• Giving the baby hard foods that are safe to chew on, if the baby is old enough to eat solid foods as part of his/her diet. Solid vegetables like a peeled and chilled cucumber or carrot can be helpful, but watch the baby closely, as pieces may break off and potentially become choking hazards.
• Drying the drool to keep the skin from becoming too irritated or a rash from forming. Keeping a clean dry bib or cloth under the baby’s chin can be helpful.
• Giving the baby over-the-counter remedies may alleviate pain as well. Before giving the baby any medicines, however, ask the pediatrician what is safe and appropriate for the child.

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Soothing a teething toddler | Children’s National

Soothing a teething toddler can be a major concern for parents. Their frustrated faces, loud cries and aching gums all want relief as soon as possible.

Infants typically begin teething when they are 3 to 6 months old, but the “first year molars” usually come when children are 1 to 1 ½ years old. Because these are larger teeth than the first few that come in, they can be a bit more painful. Typical symptoms include an increase in drooling (though kids at this age drool a lot regardless), fussiness, putting things in their mouth (though again, this happens a lot regardless) and trying to chew on things. Often you can see the tooth beginning to break through.

Home remedies for teething pain

Teething tends to seem worse at night or when children are tired, as that is a time when they will be most bothered by discomfort and harder to distract. The gums can be quite sore, especially during the period when the teeth are close to erupting. My personal preference is to try non-pharmacologic remedies first before moving to medication.

What I find most effective is letting toddlers chew on a washcloth soaked in ice cold water. The cold helps with pain relief, and the texture of the washcloth is soothing on the gums. Other cold things can be helpful too – such as drinking ice water or cold fruit, but be careful of small things that could be choking hazards.

Medications and teething toys

There are two main types of teething medication – topical and oral. The topical medicine most used is benzocaine (Orajel). My feeling about this medication is that it is effective but only for a very short period of time. Topical gels can also be dangerous to use because they come with serious risks, such as local reactions or seizures with overdose. Also, benzocaine-containing teething gels should not be used in infants or children under two years of age. For a toddler who is really uncomfortable a teething gel can be a good temporary fix until the immediate pain passes.

Oral medications such as acetaminophen or Ibuprofen are longer acting and can also provide pain relief.

Teething toys can be effective, but are not really necessary. I think the best teething toys are those that you can freeze. If you decide to use teething toys, it’s important to make sure that they really are designed for young children to chew on, without small parts or materials that could break off and become choking hazards.

The most important thing is to remember that the pain and discomfort are only temporary!

When to Give Your Baby Teething Toys

If you have a new baby crawling around the house, chances are that teething is just around the corner (or has already arrived!). This is an important milestone in a baby’s development and if you notice your little one trying to chew on everything in sight, it may be time for some teething toys.

But when is it time to give your baby teething toys, and how do you find the right ones?

When to Give Your Baby Teething Toys

Most babies start teething within 4-6 months, which is a great time to start introducing teethers. When your baby sprouts their first tooth depends a lot on genetics, and your baby may start teething sooner or later than this window.

Usually, the two bottom front teeth are the first to show, followed by the four upper front teeth. Your child should have a full set of primary (baby) teeth by the time they’re almost three.

What Teething Toys to Give Your Baby

Teething toys help alleviate some of the pain your baby may be feeling because they provide a safe and clean chewing surface. Chewing helps with the pressure of growing in those pearly whites! But what kind of teething toys are right for your baby?

Teething Rings – Teething rings are the most basic teething toy and can come in solid plastic or be filled with water. These teething rings sooth your baby’s tender gums and usually have a subtle texture.

Teething Toys – Some teethers are designed for pain relief and play! For example, our Squeeze & Teethe Lion is a fun toy, but also provides a great teething texture made out of natural rubber. Many of our travel toys and baby stroller toys also come with teethers attached!

Teething Jewelry –  Teething jewelry is relatively new when it comes to teething toys but it has been a game changer. Teething jewelry ranges from necklaces to bracelets that are made from safe, teething material that your baby can chew on. Teething jewelry can be worn by babies or their moms!

Staged Teethers – Staged teethers are meant to be with your baby throughout all stages of teething. They usually come in packs of 3-4 that have different teethers especially made for that specific stage of teething your baby is in. These teethers can make it easy for moms, as they are ready to go when your baby is heading into the next teething stage.

Novelty Teethers – Here’s where the fun comes in! Novelty teethers are essentially regular teething toys, but come in all kinds of fun shapes and sizes. Some novelty teethers might include a teether that looks like bacon, or a banana, or a piece of pizza. They can literally be made to look like anything which can be fun for you and your baby!

Good quality teething toys will be durable, BPA-free, easy for your child to hold on their own, and safe to chew on. They also shouldn’t have any hard edges. And don’t forget to regularly clean your baby’s teething toys!

How to Help a Teething Baby

As mentioned, teething can be one of the least fun parts of early development, for both you and your little one. Symptoms vary, but some children can lose sleep because of teething, cry in pain, or develop rashes from drooling while teething. There are quite a few ways you can help your baby feel better, including:

Teething Gels – There are some great sugar-free teething gels you can rub on your baby’s gums to help manage some of their pain. Always consult your pediatrician before trying teething gels.

Chewing – If your baby is eating solid foods, try to give them some harder choices, like teething biscuits and rice crackers. These foods will help with the pain and are a healthy choice! Just make sure to monitor your baby’s chewing to ensure they don’t swallow too large of pieces and obstruct their airway.

Cool Food – In addition to offering hard foods, you can also try to give cold food to your baby, as cold serves as a natural way to numb their gums. Applesauce is a great bet, or you could try other pureed fruits or cool yogurt.

Teething Facts

While you wait out the teething storm, check out these fun and interesting teething facts!

• Teething can start as early as 3 months old and as late as 14 months old.
• When your baby starts teething and which teeth develop first depends on family history and genetics.
• Chewing and biting is actually a necessary step in cutting teeth. Chewing helps teeth come in correctly.
• Breast milk may help with teething pain, as it contains analgesic, a natural soothing property.
• Cool washcloths from the fridge are a great numbing tool to help alleviate your baby’s teething pain.
• You may want to start brushing your baby’s teeth as soon as they appear. Talk to your pediatrician about safe toothpastes and how much to use, but generally a drop the size of a grain of rice should do the trick.

While you (and your baby) might like to fast-forward to the end of the teething phase, this developmental milestone is important! A good set of chompers will help your little one eat the foods they enjoy and teething time shows that your child is right on track.

What are your favorite teething remedies? The team at Infantino would love to hear!

90,000 Teething chart in children, signs of teething in infants

With the birth of their first child, a lot is unknown for young parents, so much new things await them ahead. Of course, parents are worried about the baby growing and developing correctly. Gradually, the baby goes through important stages: begins to smile, roll over from back to side, sleep without waking up all night. Another significant event that parents are looking forward to is the appearance of the first tooth.Parents are worried about the question: “When do children start teething?”

Signs of appearance teeth

You will notice this from the behavior and condition of the child. When the teeth are being cut, the child pulls everything into his mouth to scratch his gums. His salivation increases, his appetite worsens, and his gums swell. The kid is naughty and sleeps restlessly.

If your child has a high fever and / or diarrhea, you should make an appointment with your pediatrician.These symptoms cannot be attributed to mild teething malaise. Remember that the child’s immunity is just beginning to develop at this age. Babies put all toys and objects, clean or dirty, into their mouths, so they are at risk of contracting bacteria and viruses.

How to Help Child Relieve Pain

Pediatric dentists have developed a number of tips and tricks to help relieve pain and discomfort in infants.Modern medicine does not recommend applying topical anesthetic gels and fluids to the gums due to the risk of toxicity for children 2 years of age and younger. Another obsolete remedy recognized as harmful to the teeth is to dip the teat in sugar or honey.

Don’t worry, there are many simple and harmless ways to make your child’s life easier. Try giving him a clean teether ring made of sturdy material or a chilled teat. Store spare teethers in the freezer for easy access.Cold foods help to fight unpleasant symptoms if the child can already eat them, for example, ice cream and frozen fruits. Gently massaging your gums will help relieve pain. For severe pain, see your pediatrician for advice on over-the-counter medication for babies. Be attentive and notice which method works best for your child.

Teething schedule teeth

Noticing increased salivation, parents immediately begin to look out for the first tooth in the child’s mouth.The bottom two central incisors appear first when the baby is about 6 months old. However, no two children are alike; the first tooth can appear at 5 months or 12 months. So, the correct answer to the question “when children start teething” is: “any time they want.”

After the first teeth appear, on schedule or off schedule, you wonder when to expect the next. The two upper central teeth erupt at about 9 to 13 months of age. Between 13 and 16 months of age, many babies have four front teeth on the bottom and four on the top.The remaining deciduous teeth, lateral incisors and molars should erupt by the age of 2 to 3 years. It’s a long process, but when it’s over, the baby will have 20 milk teeth!

Important Role Dairy Teeth Teeth

Some parents think that baby teeth are not very important because they will eventually be replaced by permanent teeth. However, this is precisely why it is necessary to take care of baby teeth! They not only make the baby’s smile beautiful, but also help him learn to speak and chew food.These 20 teeth form the necessary space for the development, growth and correct position of the permanent teeth.

The importance of proper care of your child’s teeth and gums from the very beginning of teething cannot be overemphasized. The specialists of the Russian Medical Server consider oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist to be the best methods of preventing dental diseases. The last baby tooth will fall out in a child in early adolescence, about 12 years old.Please be patient and surround your child with care so that this difficult period passes safely.

90,000 What you need to know when a child’s teeth are teething?

Teething of children’s teeth is a rather painful process, and there are a lot of means to alleviate it. But experts do not recommend that parents rush to use special anesthetic gels. First you need to use less aggressive means.

In case of the most severe pain, something cold helps well – something with which you can massage the child’s gums.It can be a chilled spoon. Also, a special silicone teether will bring relief. By the way, the silicone ring should be solid, but not hollow. Hollow rings with filler are often of poor quality – leaking, they poison the child’s body.

Frozen and fresh fruits and vegetables are helpful. A slice of banana ice cream, for example, will not only ease the condition, but the child will also like it. A dried bread stick or unsweetened crouton will also soothe your gums.

There are special gum gels that contain anesthetic that is needed to quickly relieve pain. To use such a remedy, you need to know for sure which place in your mouth hurts. You should also know that such drugs cannot be used for a long time: everyone knows that drugs in crumbs are used with extreme caution, since the risk of side effects in young children is very, very high.

Teething carries with it a fairly large number of symptoms that can be easily confused with others if you do not have the appropriate experience.In some cases, the child does not have any problems with this at all, and very soon the parents discover a small white tooth that has cut through the gum.

The main symptom of teething is profuse salivation, which can irritate the skin. Parents should try to always wipe the skin clean to avoid any rash that appears as small red spots under the lower lip or around the mouth. A skin rash can be very uncomfortable for a child, and this prevents him from sleeping properly, especially at night.

Another symptom of the appearance of teeth may be a slight increase in temperature. It can be caused by bacteria or viruses that the child could “pick up” by contact with various objects in order to reduce the pain from the process itself. Swollen gums are a sure sign of teething. This can cause a little pain in the infant, which he will try to relieve by gnawing on various objects.

Teething symptoms: normal and not very

Manifestations of teething can often be confused with some common diseases, but still this moment can be predicted if you observe the following symptoms:

• swollen and painful gums: often you can even see the contours of the future tooth
• slight temperature rise,
• behavioral changes: crying, fussiness and moodiness, insomnia or frequent awakenings
• loss of appetite and, as a result, stopping weight gain
• profuse salivation, which may be accompanied by slight coughing,
• rash on the cheeks or chest of a baby – occurs due to prolonged contact of saliva with delicate skin,
• children constantly keep their hand in their mouth,
• liquid stool

If a child has any of the above symptoms, it is best to consult a pediatrician or pediatric dentist in a timely manner to rule out the presence of diseases.

90,000 Reasons for delayed appearance of teeth in babies

Update date: 07/14/2021

Date of publication: 09/16/2021

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The timing of the appearance of the first teeth is a very individual indicator for each baby.This process depends on many factors, in some cases the very first milk incisors grow from 4 months, and sometimes babies are already born with teeth. It may also happen that the growth of the baby’s first teeth is slightly delayed, and at 10-11-12 months there is still not a single tooth. Do I need to worry?

The first teeth usually begin to appear at 5-7 months, and by the first year of life, the baby already has several pairs of first teeth. All parents begin to worry if their teeth are delayed, because the reasons are unknown.

Causes of delayed appearance of teeth

A lot depends on nutrition: breastfed babies depend on the quality of breast milk. Babies who grow up on artificial mixtures get a little more vitamins and minerals, because the mixtures contain a well-calculated amount of nutrients.

• If at 1 year old a child does not have a single tooth, this may be a consequence of any previous illness: disturbances in the functioning of the intestines, impaired metabolism, as well as lack of calcium and vitamin D.
• The teeth may be delayed due to the particular course of pregnancy, perhaps the mother suffered complications during the gestation period. / Li>
• A teething after 12 months may mean that the tooth is not properly positioned in the gum, for example growing horizontally.
• Congenital absence of tooth buds in a baby. These are either hereditary disorders or congenital pathology caused by a failure in the normal course of pregnancy. It happens very rarely.

How can parents understand that at 12 months the baby’s teeth are simply late and need to be patient, and when should the alarm be sounded?

Pediatric dentists admit the delay of the first teeth by 6 months, so if after the 1st birthday, not a single milk tooth has grown in the baby, you should be patient a little more. Try to find out from your relatives about the timing and peculiarities of the appearance of the first milk teeth in their childhood, perhaps this is just a family feature.

But if the teeth are already more than 6 months late, and the baby’s gums do not even think to swell, then it is worth contacting a pediatric dentist.The specialist will conduct an examination and advise on what needs to be done to help the teeth appear faster.

In addition to the above reasons, the appearance of teeth after 12 months may be influenced by the following:

• The teeth are very densely located in the gum.
• There are diseases of the endocrine system, for example, hypothyroidism, due to which the activity of the endocrine glands is reduced.
• The kid suffered from serious systemic diseases.

In this case, the pediatric dentist will recommend a biochemical blood test, the baby will need to examine the thyroid gland, with an ultrasound examination.After the results are obtained, the dentist will be able to prescribe the necessary course of treatment.

How can I help my baby?

Initially, the dentist will take an X-ray of the baby’s jaw to make sure that the baby has tooth buds inside. If there is, then eruption will soon occur. At first, the gums will swell a little and salivation will become very profuse: these are the main symptoms of the imminent appearance of teeth. You can help them a little:

• Teether toys are an excellent device for training the gums, they help relieve severe itching, relieve pain.
• Mothers should learn how to gently massage the baby’s gums. It is better to massage with a clean finger lubricated with a special gel for baby gums.
• It is important to add healthy purees to the baby’s diet, healthy foods that will help the child’s body to receive the necessary microelements and vitamins.

If the baby as a whole develops within the normal range, eats well, sleeps, is active and cheerful, then the absence of teeth at 1 year is definitely not a reason for panic.Each child develops at its own pace. And boys generally have a tendency to lag slightly behind girls in some physiological parameters.

From this article it follows that you should not worry in vain! If in doubt, seek advice from a pediatric dentist at our clinic Babydent

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90,000 Runny nose when teething. – World of health

The first signs when the first teeth appear in a baby.Very often, all this is not easy. And both children and mothers suffer from this. At the same time, a large number of changes appear in the baby’s condition:

• Gums redden and swell;
• Pain begins, which intensifies at night and in the morning;
• The body temperature rises; snot flows and clogs up the nose;
• There is a cough; sometimes diarrhea.

As a result of all this, the child becomes anxious, and he often begins to be capricious. In rare cases, children under one year old easily tolerate this stage.But even if some teeth came out without problems, this does not guarantee further peace of mind. Perhaps all these unpleasant symptoms will appear with other teeth. For this reason, mothers need to know how to help and make their child feel better.

Causes of the common cold

Now it is still difficult to say with certainty why a runny nose begins to appear when milk teeth appear. For a long time, pediatricians tended to believe that everything is associated with a deterioration in immune defense.The formation of mucus during the period when teeth are being cut is due to the characteristic close location of the mouth and nasal passages, their special blood supply and the physiology of salivation. It is for these reasons that snot occurs in the nose when the teeth begin to cut. If there is any change in the mouth, for example, an inflammation or swelling of the gums, this, one way or another, affects the blood circulation in the nasal region. As a result, the mucus producing glands are excited.

With all this, do not forget that irritation in the throat with the appearance of teeth in babies can also be symptoms of the disease.For this reason, you should go to the doctor, even if these are just concomitant minor phenomena. The duration of the runny nose and the structure of the mucus during this period is unknown.

In some situations, when the baby has teeth, the snot flows from the nose are thin and almost transparent, while they practically do not interfere with the breathing process and do not cause severe discomfort for the baby. In addition, the manifestation of mild nasal congestion due to edema and rare coughing in a child is possible.Profuse salivation also begins. Let us consider in detail the difference between the symptoms of the appearance of teeth and ARVI.

Fluid from the nasal sinuses with the appearance of milk teeth is not abundant, transparent, does not cause severe discomfort to the child. It just passes quickly when the tooth has already come out. With ARVI, a lot of mucus appears. It thickens and changes color after a day or two. Stuffy nose when the process of tooth growth begins, but this is not associated with swelling of the mucous membrane.

With an infection, the nose is more stuffy and the pain worse due to the accumulation of mucus.The child begins to constantly sniff and sleep poorly. Removing the nozzles makes breathing easier for a short time. Cough during the appearance of teeth is rare, not strong. And in case of illness, it is dry and intrusive. Sometimes the voice becomes hoarse, wheezing and shortness of breath appear. The temperature during the eruption of deciduous teeth rises exclusively during the period when the gums around them swell. Once the tooth has erupted, it goes down quickly. But if the child is seriously ill, then the fever lasts a long time and is hard to get off. With the appearance of teeth, slight diarrhea, moodiness, loss of appetite, sleep disturbance are possible. With the disease, the child is lethargic, drowsy, his appetite disappears.

Treatment

In order to avoid deterioration and improve well-being, it is necessary to free the nose from mucus and dried crusts if they interfere with breathing and obstruct the nose. In no case should you use remedies for the common cold without a doctor’s prescription, otherwise you can harm and increase the swelling of the mucous membrane. And it is worth remembering that only a pediatrician can recommend the method and correctness of treatment.

Therefore, if threatening symptoms appear, it is worth contacting the clinic, and in the future, if you change your state of health, you should definitely consult with your pediatrician about further treatment.

Contact your doctor immediately if these changes occur:

• The secretion of mucus increased, its color changed (turned yellow or yellow-green), the mucus became very thick;
• More than 38 ° temperature for two days, and the baby is still vomiting or has convulsive muscle contractions;
• Loose stools became more frequent;
• If any worsening of any symptoms associated with teething or the appearance of others occurs, you should refer to a specialist.

Last update: 21.03.2020

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Elevated teething temperature

The appearance of the baby’s first teeth is a very important event that all parents are looking forward to. But, unfortunately, this process does not bring such joy to the baby himself. Teething, most often, is accompanied by pain, swelling of the gums, constant itching, as well as a possible rise in temperature, the appearance of a runny nose and even a cough.

In rare cases, the appearance of the first teeth is not felt in any way for the baby, and the whole process is painless. But, more often than not, long sleepless nights await the baby and the parents.

Sometimes the temperature of the crumbs rises to 39 degrees. In such cases, it is necessary to seek professional medical help, and in no case self-medicate.

Let’s figure out why when the first teeth appear, the child’s temperature rises.

Before it appears, the tooth is cut, first, through the bone tissue, and then through the gum.All this is accompanied by swelling and itching of the gums, hence the painful sensations. The place where the tooth is erupted becomes inflamed, the child’s immunity decreases. In this regard, the temperature rises.

While the baby’s first teeth are being cut, his salivation also increases. Thus, the body protects itself from possible infection, because saliva has an anti-inflammatory effect.

As a rule, the temperature during teething rises to 37 – 37.7 degrees.This temperature should not be brought down, it is, in a way, a protective reaction of the body. The main thing is to constantly monitor the baby, to control the temperature rise, because, quite often, there are cases when the thermometer shows both 38 and 39 degrees. It is necessary to measure the temperature every hour, especially in the evening, when it can rise sharply. If antipyretics and rubbing do not help, and the mark on the thermometer does not decrease, you should immediately consult a doctor. And at temperatures above 39 degrees – immediately go to an ambulance.

As a rule, the rise in temperature during the teething period lasts 1-3 days. On the 4th day, it should go down. With a longer period of the baby’s fever, it is necessary to consult a doctor. It is necessary to accurately determine the reason why the temperature does not drop. Indeed, when it rises to 38-39 degrees, the baby, in addition to the appearance of teeth, develops some kind of infection. The attending physician will be able to diagnose the cause of the disease. It is simply necessary to invite a specialist in such situations, because you cannot risk the health of a small child.

Preparations for lowering the temperature during teething

A large number of various antipyretic drugs have now been developed for very young children. Basically, they are presented in the form of candles or syrup. In heat-reducing agents, paracetamol or ibuprofen is most often used.

After taking the drug there will be no immediate effect, you need to wait 45-60 minutes, only after this time it will work. It is necessary to choose the right remedy based on the symptoms of the child’s illness and on the recommendations of the attending pediatrician.It is not worthwhile to independently diagnose and select treatment.

It is also important to strictly adhere to the instructions for using the drug for infants and young children, correctly calculate the dosage based on the age and weight of the baby, as well as the frequency of drug use.
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Teething behavior of a child

When children have teething , parents are very worried about how the baby will survive this rather long and often difficult period.

We will not repeat ourselves about the order and pattern of growth of milk teeth. Another of the most common questions: How many milk teeth do children have? We answer: normally – by the year the baby should have 8 full incisors – four below and four above. By the age of 2 years – 16, and by the age of 2.5-3 years all milk teeth grow – 20 pieces. By the way, all milk teeth fall out without exception and permanent teeth grow in their place.

Symptoms of teething in a child

But the symptoms of teething in a child can be completely different.Some kids endure this time calmly, parents do not even know that are getting teeth in a child. Simply, at one point, mom notices that the teeth are already there. Other children show obvious anxiety – their gums constantly itch, they strive to gnaw something, rub their gums against each other, there is constant salivation. Often the baby becomes whiny, irritable, sleep disturbed. The child may even refuse food because he is in pain. In these cases, special gels for relieving painful sensations, which are sold in pharmacies, help well.You should also purchase a special silicone fingertip for rubbing the gums and cleaning the first teeth that appear. If the mother regularly carries out this procedure from a very early age of the baby (3-4 months), in the future there will be no problems with the child’s self-cleaning.

Restless behavior of a child during teething can also be caused by many complications of this period, individual reactions of the body. This can be fever, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, runny nose, increased drowsiness.Much less often, there may be rashes on the skin, as well as single cramps, which are most often associated with high fever.

If you are worried about the baby’s condition, especially high temperature in a child during teething , be sure to call your local pediatrician or contact our clinic for advice. We do not recommend listening to the advice of random people, and even grandmothers. Simply, modern medicine has gone far ahead, and many grandmother’s recipes are outdated, especially since most of them are completely ineffective.Only a professional can competently assess the situation, including the correctness of the bite formation, differentiate the symptoms of teething from other diseases, and choose the most affordable way to help the baby during this crucial period of his life. How to help a child, what can be done and what is absolutely impossible – read in the article “How to help a child when teething.”

Why does the nose not breathe when teeth are cut

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In the first year of a child’s life, when his first milk teeth are being cut, a fairly common picture is swelling of the gums at the eruption site, profuse salivation, capriciousness of the child, the desire to pull everything into the mouth and chew, in order to relieve itching and discomfort from the gums … Due to the profuse salivation, coughing and even (very rarely) vomiting is possible, when there is really a lot of saliva and the child chokes on it.

But should the process of teething still be accompanied by a runny nose and nasal congestion?

No, there should not be such manifestations. And if nasal congestion is still present during teething, then first of all it is necessary to exclude the parallel development of a respiratory infection, as well as an allergic reaction, especially if you introduce complementary foods or new foods to the child, or if there is an increased number of respiratory allergens in the house, for example, the presence of household animals.

If there is neither one nor the other, then the vessels of the child’s nasal mucosa really expand and edema appears on such a provoking factor as teething, which should not normally be. Therefore, many otorhinolaryngologists are inclined to conclude that this is one of the signs of a child’s possible predisposition to vasomotor rhinitis. This vasomotor reaction usually resolves within 2-3 days after eruption.

Teething runny nose

Due to the fact that nasal congestion is still considered atypical for the process of teething, and especially if the nasal congestion has not passed in 3-4 days, the child should be shown to a specialist otorhinolaryngologist in order to exclude the infectious and allergic nature of the disease, as well as make sure that nasal congestion does not provoke inflammatory changes in the tympanic cavity, which, unfortunately, can be completely asymptomatic.In a specialized ENT clinic, using a video endoscope, an otorhinolaryngologist will look at the nasopharynx for hypertrophy of adenoid vegetations, which, although rare, still occurs at such an early age; if ear pathology is suspected, tympanometry will be examined. All of these methods are safe and are used in babies from birth.

Remember, if a child has a runny nose during teething and other symptoms that disturb you, it is better for the child to be examined by a specialist otorhinolaryngologist in a specialized ENT clinic, where the conditions and all the necessary equipment for monitoring children are created, and where you will be provided with assistance and treatment was prescribed on time.

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