When will your child’s first teeth appear?
Can teething pain be relieved without medications?
Your kid is developing a lovely grin, but you despise (disheartened) seeing them in pain due to teething. Take a look at these calming natural remedies to help you smile and bear it.
When will your child’s first teeth appear?
The first teeth usually appear between 4 to 7 months of age. The upper or lower front teeth (central incisors) typically develop first, followed by the opposite front teeth.
What is teething?
Teething is the process through which a baby’s teeth come from his or her gums for the first time. It’s a challenging moment for both newborns and their parents.
Teething Signs and Symptoms in Your Baby
If your infant is around 6 months old (time varies), you may notice the following teething symptoms:
- A minor increase in temperature (less than 101 F)
- Angriness and weeping
- changes in sleeping and eating habits
- Diarrhea
- Coughing
- Gnawing or the desire to chew on hard objects
- Gums are swollen and painful.
- Pulling on their ear or rubbing their face
- Putting their hands over their mouths
- Drool a lot, which might lead to a rash on their face.
What causes my baby’s teething pain?
- Teething pain is caused by the pressure of the erupting teeth against the gums and jawbone.
- As the tooth pushes through the gum, it can cause inflammation, swelling, and tenderness.
- The nerves in the gums and jaw can also be affected, causing pain and discomfort.
Teething Remedies Recommended by Pediatricians
Pediatricians recommend these teething remedies for soothing your baby’s gums:
- Gently massage their gums with clean fingers.
- Use frozen milk popsicles or refrigerated pacifiers/teething toys to numb the gums.
- Chill fruits like apples, pears, or strawberries before giving them to your baby.
- Use a cold washcloth on their gums.
- Offer teething biscuits to babies aged 8-12 months, but keep their gums clean.
Remember, teething timing varies greatly, and every infant is different. Don’t be concerned if your child’s teeth don’t appear until later than this age. Consult a pediatrician for your baby concern.