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Young children go through many stages of development in their first year of life. One of a child's most important milestones is teething. Teething begins before you even see your baby's pretty teeth come out. By observing the signs, you can know when your baby is teething to help reduce the discomfort of cracked teeth.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Observe physical symptoms

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   Watch for signs when your baby is 3 months old. The age of starting to teething in a child lies in a quite large time period. Some parents may recognize these signs when the baby is 3 months old, and the tooth pops out of the gums when the baby is 4 to 7 months old. Most children have 20 baby teeth by the time they are three years old. Watching for the signs can help check your child's teeth, soothe discomfort and clear the bacteria in your mouth.
   • Note that some babies do not show signs of teething. In this case, check the baby's mouth to see if the tooth is coming out.

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   Check the child's mouth. If you suspect your baby is teething, you can check for signs in his or her mouth. Examine the skin around the mouth and then look into the child's mouth.
   • Make sure your hands and fingers are clean before the test to avoid infecting your child with bacteria.
   • Pay attention to whether your baby is drooling or if his mouth is a lot wet. This is a clear sign that the baby is about to teething or teething.
   • Watch for redness on the child's face or rosy red skin. A red rash on the face is usually a sign that a baby is teething. The rash may not be very dark in color, but if a baby's skin is pink or redder than usual, a rash may be present.
   • Gently lift the baby's lips to check the gums. Note that you may see the baby's gums swell, especially the molars. In other cases, you may notice a build up of a bluish tinge. This is completely normal and you should leave it alone.
   • Massage the baby's gums when you feel the teeth or hard areas. Massage can help relieve your child's discomfort and can help you determine if your baby has teething.

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   Notice if your baby sucks or bites a lot. Most children experience the physical symptoms of teething before the first tooth breaks out of the gums. Many children bite or suck on toys, fingers or other objects. If you find that your baby seems to be biting or sucking more objects, this is probably a sign that he is about to teething.
   • Pay attention to whether your child uses objects that are sucking or biting to rub their gums. Many teething babies often rub their gums in addition to biting and sucking objects.

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   Check your child's ears. Children often feel the pain from teething like an earache. If you notice your baby pulling or rubbing his ears in addition to other symptoms, it may be due to teething.
   • Understand that children often pull their ears or play with their ears out of curiosity. However, it could also be a sign of an infection. Call your pediatrician if you are not sure if your child's ear pulling is caused by teething or ear infections, a condition that can get serious if left untreated.
   • Other signs of an ear infection include fever, cold, or cranky when pulling the ear, lying down, or bottle feeding.

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   Check your child's temperature. If the baby's cheeks or skin are pink or warmer, the baby may have a mild fever due to teething; However, be aware that teething causes only a mild fever. If your baby has a high fever, there may be a teething factor at the same time. In this case, call your doctor to find out if you need to see your baby. advertisement

Part 2 of 3: Recognizing behavioral cues

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   Observe the child's mood. In addition to the physical symptoms that indicate teething, your child may also exhibit behavioral symptoms. Two of the most common behavioral symptoms are irritability and excessive crying.
   • Notice if your child is more irritable than usual or even irritable. This can be caused by pain or discomfort during teething. You may find that your baby is more irritable and irritable at night because teeth grow faster at night.
   • Hear if your baby cries more than usual or has been crying for several days. This may be a sign that the baby is teething, especially if the baby has other symptoms; however, you should also be aware that a lot of crying can be caused by gas, colic or other medical conditions such as ear infections.

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   Notice changes in your child's eating habits. Teething makes children feel uncomfortable in the mouth, which can affect their eating habits. Pay close attention to whether your baby is willing to eat and how much to eat, as this can signal that the baby is teething or about to teething.
   • If your baby often eats solid foods, notice if he suddenly prefers to breastfeed or bottle feed. This may be because the spoon is touching the swollen gums, making the child uncomfortable; However, there are times when the child prefers to eat solid foods because it feels more comfortable when the spoon rubs the gums.
   • Understand that your baby may not be able to breastfeed or drink a bottle as it can put uncomfortable pressure on the gums and ear canal.
   • Be sure to take your child to the pediatrician if he or she refuses to eat. This can be due to teething or a child's illness. In both cases, a doctor can diagnose and treat it.

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   Observe your baby's sleep closely. Since tooth development occurs primarily at night, teething can interfere with a child's nighttime sleep, even naps. Note changes in your child's nighttime sleep patterns, including awakening or interrupted sleep. Your child's regular naps can also change. If your baby has these symptoms and other signs, they may be preparing to teething.
   • Remember that teething sleep disorders can cause or increase irritability and irritability in your baby.
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Part 3 of 3: Soothing for the baby

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   Massage for children. A gentle massage can help soothe your baby's discomfort. Also you can feel if your baby has cracked teeth, or spot his or her dental problems during the massage.
   • Wash your hands before massaging your child's interests. Be sure to wash the soap thoroughly as your baby can swallow the soap left on your hands.
   • Use one or two fingers to brush your child's gums. Gently rub with a circular motion.

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   Use a cold washcloth to dab the baby's mouth and gums. If you notice signs of teething in your baby, especially drooling, use a cool washcloth to wipe the baby. Not only does this make your child more comfortable, but it also helps prevent a rash in the child's mouth and clears bacteria from accumulating.
   • Use a clean washcloth and wash with unscented soap for sensitive skin to make sure it doesn't irritate delicate skin or gums. Soak cool or cold water and squeeze out the water.
   • Wipe your baby's mouth when he dribbles. Then gently open the child's mouth and massage the baby's gums with a towel. These two movements can help clear away bacteria both in and out of the child's mouth.
   • Start a massage and cleansing regimen for your baby as soon as possible, ideally right after birth.

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   Give your child teething toys. Chewing on toys can help reduce discomfort. You can try many varieties, from mouth rings to teething biscuits.
   • Place a damp cloth in the refrigerator or freezer for about 30 minutes and let your child chew. Make sure not to let the towel freeze to ice as it can bruise your child's swollen gums.
   • Refrigerate the teething ring in the refrigerator and let your baby suck. Note, never put teething rings in the freezer or boil them to disinfect. Extreme temperature changes can damage rubber or plastic and leak chemicals. You should also remember never to tie the teething ring around a baby's neck to avoid the risk of a neck constriction.

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   Give your child cold food or drink. Anything cool can help relieve your baby's discomfort. Give them cold drinks or drinks to make them feel better. This also helps provide nourishment to the child if the child has problems eating because of teething discomfort.
   • Give your baby a bottle or drink ice if the baby is over 6 months old. If your baby is less than 6 months old, you can give your baby a small amount of water without ice (30-60 ml) with a bottle or cup. Do not give your child water more than 1-2 times a day, unless on the advice of a doctor.
   • Give your child cold foods like yogurt, peaches or apple sauce to soothe the gums. You can also have your child suck on popsicles or cold fruit like bananas and peaches in a chewing net bag. This bag will help keep your baby from choking on food. Only offer teething baby biscuits or cold foods when they know how to eat solid foods. Make sure your child sits upright when eating these foods.

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   Give your child pain relievers. If your baby is older than 6 months, you can give him a dose of ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Younger children can take acetaminophen with a doctor's approval. Pain relievers can help relieve your child's discomfort and irritation. Be sure to consult your pediatrician before giving any pain medicine to your child.
   • Consider giving the pain reliever ibuprofen or acetaminophen a baby formula. Use according to the directions on the prescription label or ask your pediatrician if you are unsure.
   • Remember that aspirin should never be given to a child unless specifically directed to do so by a pediatrician. Taking aspirin can lead to Reye's syndrome in children.

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   Note what to avoid. There are many techniques that can help soothe a teething baby, but there are a few things you should avoid. Alcohol and gel therapies or oral tablets for teething babies can be harmful. You need to pay attention to the following:
   • Do not put aspirin in your child's teeth or gums
   • Do not rub alcohol on the child's gums
   • Do not give teething medicine to your child
   • Do not use teething gels or massage anesthetic gels on baby's gums, as some gels contain substances that can be dangerous for children.
   • Don't wear amber beads on your kids because they don't work and also pose a risk of kidding
   • Do not dab whiskey on baby's gums as it can put babies to sleep and make them dangerous

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   Consult your dentist. If you are concerned about your child's teething, make an appointment with your dentist to bring your baby in for a visit. Checking your baby's teeth will help the dentist know the potential problems and determine how to treat them.
   • Talk to your dentist about your specific concerns. You should inform your child's dentist about the signs and symptoms of teething and any steps you have taken to reduce your child's symptoms.
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Advice

• Talk to your pediatrician or healthcare provider to determine the best pain relievers that can be given to your baby during teething.

Warning

• Consult your pediatrician or healthcare provider if teething pain causes your child to stop eating completely, diarrhea or fever above 38.33 ° C. These signs may indicate a more serious illness or are not related to teething.