Relieving The Pains Of Teething

Relieving The Pains Of Teething

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Teething is when your babys first set of teeth breaks through the gums. This occurs usually around your babys 6th month. However, it is not unusual for teething to begin anytime between 3 months to 1 year of age. By the age of 3, your baby will have all of his/her 20 primary teeth. Usually, the lower front teeth come out first, while the upper front teeth come out about 1 to 2 months later.


Signs That Your Baby Is Teething


You will notice some changes in your babys behavior indicating that your baby is teething. Your baby might become fussier than usual because of the discomfort in the gums. There might be itchiness, soreness, or swelling in your babys gums before a tooth comes out. These symptoms start about 3 to 5 days before a tooth can be seen, and they go away once the tooth breaks through the gums.


You may also notice your baby biting on his/her fingers or toys to help ease the discomfort in their gums.


During this milestone, you may experience difficulty in feeding your baby. He/she might refuse to eat and/or drink because of the pain in his/her mouth.
Drooling is another tell-tale sign of teething. Drooling can cause a rash on your babys chin or chest so be make sure to wipe your babys drool immediately.


Relieving the Symptoms of Teething


There are several ways to help your baby feel better while teething.
Teething gels can be applied to numb the gums near the area where the tooth is growing. While most health experts agree that teething gels may be used moderately, you should consult your doctor first before applying teething gels to your babys gums. Teething gels contain ingredients like benzocaine and lidocaine, which can be hazardous if not used correctly. These ingredients are known to cause a babys throat to become numbe when frequently swallowed. Benzocaine and lidocaine can also be toxic if large quantities build up in your babys body.


Never use aspirin or teething powder to ease your babys discomfort. Particles of teething powder or aspirin can cause lung problems if inhaled. Also, aspirin should never be administered to a person under the age of 29 because it has been linked to Reye Syndrome.


Try rubbing the gum where the tooth is growing for a couple of minutes using a clean finger or a cold teething ring. Your baby might find this soothing.
You can also provide your baby with safe objects that he/she can chew on, such as teething rings, teethers and toys specifically made for teething. Chewing on objects can take the pressure off the gums. Choose from a wide variety of nontoxic teethers and toys. Some are made of rubber, available with and without bumps. Other types are filled with water which can be chilled in the refrigerator.


Clean teethers and toys after every use. Check care instructions to see if a teethr or toy is dishwasher safe. Avoid boiling water-filled teethers because they might burst open.

About the Author:

Deborah Williams is a child care expert consultant on a non-government organization promoting environmentally friendly cleaning products and eco friendly cleaning.

BabyGanics is the manufacturer of natural baby products made with all-natural ingredients for effective and non toxic cleaning.



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