TEETHING

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When do babies start teething?

This is a question I often hear.
Most babies sprout the first tooth when they're between 4 and 7 months old. An early developer may get the first tooth as early as 3 months, while it may take a late bloomer until the end of the first year. Even longer.




Baby teething is a rite of passage for every little one and involves the movement of teeth in and through the gums. Therefore, it's no surprise that it can be very painful for them, and in turn, stressful for the parents. To help you out, I have compiled a quick guide of what to expect from a little teether. Not all babies have all the teething symptoms, but see if you can recognise any of these.....

TEETHING SYMPTOMS

• Excessive drooling
• Biting more than usual -on anything from plastic spoons, to toys, to Mommy's breast
• Fussier than usual -especially at night
• Disturbances in sleep patterns
• Fever, rashes, cough and diarrhoea
• Decreased appetite
• Pulling on ears, rubbing of chin and cheeks
• Loss of appetite

So clearly not a fun time for everybody involved in this growth process. 
But in the meantime, we don't have to be victims. There are some great things we can do to comfort the baby who is teething.

TEETHING REMEDIES

•  Rub a clean finger gently but firmly over your baby's sore gums to ease the pain temporarily
• Give your baby something to chew on, like a firm rubber teething ring
• Silicone teething rings are a safe choice. But they must be made of silicone, rather than latex or plastic.
• Wooden teethers can be used as an alternative to silicone and rubber. What works for one baby may not be right for the next.
• Amber teething necklaces. The idea is that baby’s body heat triggers the baltic amber to release an oil that contains succinic acid, a natural anti-inflammatory. Whether it works is still up for debate.
• Babies who are old enough for solids, may get some relief from eating cold foods, such as yoghurt or apple sauce. 
• Babies who can chew on finger foods, can start to gnaw on hard, unsweetened teething biscuits. Just keep an eye on them and be mindful of choking. 

Is it safe to give pain medication?
Some doctors may want to describe infant's ibuprofen or acetaminophen (for babies 6 months and older).
However, before giving any pain reliever to a child younger than 2, ask about correct dosages. And be very certain about allergies and potential side-effects.

*Unsafe pain relievers to give to a baby: 

• Aspirin   -can cause Reye's syndrome; a rare but potentially life-threatening condition.
• Homeopathic teething gels and tablets   -too little research has been done about potential side-effects of these remedies. 
• Benzocaine     -found in topical gels and medications. 

Some little ones breeze through teething, but most are not that lucky.  
And for many parents the signs of teething can be rather confusing. It may be challenging  to wrap their heads around what to do and how to get through this milestone development.
If you are such a parent, I hope this article is of help to you and your baby.

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