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Ten Signs
of Teething to Look for in Your Kids There are
ten
signs of teething that all parents should be aware of so they can
understand why their baby is fussy or uncomfortable during this
milestone:
The
signs of teething usually begin a few months or weeks before their
first tooth even appears, so you will need to look for these
symptoms
to ensure that the symptoms you notice are truly teething-related
symptoms and nothing something else that needs to be checked by your
pediatrician.
1.
Irritability: If your baby is fussy and
crying and putting their hand in their mouth it could be a result of
the new tooth coming to the surface of the gum.
2.
Drooling:
Drooling is a common symptom of teething due to the increase in saliva.
3.
Coughing:
When
your baby starts teething they drool and have increased saliva which
can cause your baby to cough or gag. Watch your baby to make sure it is
just teething and not a cold.
4.
Rash
on their chin: If
your child drools often due to teething, the saliva can cause and
irritation or rash on your baby's chin. Make sure to gently wipe your
baby's mouth and chin during the day to help prevent rashes.
5.
Fever:
A
fever
is another symptom that sometimes
accompanies teething but it is usually very low-grade.
6.
Biting
& gnawing:
A teething baby will put just about anything in their mouth to help
massage their sore gums. You can purchase teething aids which are
designed specifically for babies going through the teething process and
they are safe and effective.
7.
Cold
like symptoms (runny nose, etc.):
If your child displays cold like symptoms which include coughing,
runny nose and acts like they don't feel, take them to doctor to
verify that it is in fact just teething rather than a cold.
8.
Diarrhea:
You may notice that your child has diarrhea while teething. Doctors
believe that the most likely cause of diarrhea during teething is the
extra saliva swallowed, which then loosens the stool. Contact your
child's pediatrician if any diarrhea that lasts for more than three
bowel movements.
9.
Pulling
at their ear: The ear pulling
signal can confuse parents because not only can it mean that your
babies molars are starting to come in but it can also mean your baby
has an ear infection. One way to determine if it is an ear infection is
if they have a fever.
10.
Lack
of sleep: Kids that are uncomfortable while teething will often
wake up frequently in the night.
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