Your angel’s been playing with her gums….she also plays with the nipples too, with an excessive saliva…she’s about 3 months older now… without a doubt, your angel is teething. What could be the best teething aid for the baby to ease the unusual experience and even the pain that she has to go through? What would be the best gift for her?
An early developer baby will sprout her first teeth as early as 3 months, and whenever she has one, take as many pictures as you can, and record it in your baby book noting the dates.
Your baby’s teeth will start to develop while they are in the womb, when tooth buds form in the gums. It will break one at a time. It usually starts with the two middle teeth at the bottom, followed by the top two middle ones (the incisors), then along the sides and back (pre-molars). The molars will usually come out at the age of 2years old, and she will have a full set (20 baby teeth) at about 3 to 4 years old. Permanent teeth will come out to replace the milk teeth when your baby is about 6 years old.
With these uncomfortable situations for a baby, you need to give her something to soothe her feelings. A lot of parents considered this as teething problems, since the baby is prone to infection. Along with these teething is the development of grasping. This explains why the baby will place anything that they can touch with in their mouth. Teething aid (teethers) should be sterilized and clean all the time. Make sure that anything that your baby is touching is sterile.
You are also encouraged to replace your baby’s bibs constantly since it will be wet with excessive saliva. Most babies will experience gum swelling and sensitivity; irritability or fussiness; biting behavior; refusing to eat; and even sleep problems. Others will experience low or slight fever and diarrhea. Sears in his “The Baby Book”, had discussed that teething can cause diarrhea and a mild diaper rash because your baby’s excessive saliva ends up in his gut and loosens his stools. Inflammation in the gums, he thinks, may cause a low fever (under 101 degrees Fahrenheit).
Her discomfort can be eased by giving her something to chew with, like rubber teething ring that is firm and non-toxic or even a cold washcloth. If she is already old enough to eat, then you can give her a yogurt, or unsweetened teething cracker. Your clean finger can actually help in case of unavailability of the said teeth soothers; you can just firmly but gently rub it in the gums of your baby. Some parents administer paracetamol or acetaminophen, or rubbing it with a topical pain relief gel. But one must take caution in administering over-the-counter drugs. It is important that you consult your pediatrician before doing such to avoid complications.
Your baby’s teeth need to be cleaned up. Proper way of caring it is important as early as the first tooth. Tooth decay must be prevented because it might spreads under the gums to the bone. Drinking water can help. Brushing is encouraged during the 18th month, where she has about 16 teeth and it can now easily trap some food.
Start brushing your baby’s teeth if you like, but don’t be surprised if she resists the proper use of a toothbrush, preferring instead to bite down on it. You may damp small square gauze gently over her first teeth or even rub it with a washcloth. Make sure to remove food particles to prevent plaque. Ask your pediatrician for a possible toothpaste or fluoride.
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