Teething Trouble

 

Teething Trouble

Signs of Teething

Some signs that your baby may be teething:

• Red cheeks or rash on cheeks

• Increased saliva and drooling

• Restlessness

• Irritability

• Loss of appetite

Teething may make your baby restless and irritable. If fever, vomiting, or diarrhoea occurs, do not relate this automatically to teething as it is not generally the cause of these conditions. See your doctor first.

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What can I do about it?

• Let your child chew on a cold, hard object, such as a teething ring. The coldness helps ease the discomfort and the hardness will speed up the eruption of the tooth.

• Massaging your child's gums with a clean finger can help reduce pain and discomfort during teething.

• Teething gels or ointments (ask your pharmacist for a brand name) are used to numb the gums and reduce the discomfort.

Teething biscuits are not a good choice as they contain sugar and may lead to tooth decay.

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