Usually teething in your baby starts from month 6 and is the result of some inflammation, resulting in swelling of the gums.
While for some babies it does not appear to be a problem at all, other tots might find it quite painful.
There is usually a sequence in how babies get their teeth-the lower incisors first, followed by the top incisors, then the molars and canines follow.
Symptoms associated with teething are the following:
Ear ache - Your baby may continuously touch his ear as the pain in the gums get transferred to the ear.
Dribbling of the mouth - You will notice that your baby has more than usual saliva around the mouth. If you stick your finger into his mouth, he will grab it feverishly and try to bite it. In fact, a baby in the teething stage will try to bite everything. This is because he/she wants to get rid of the "itching" gums.
Running stomach - Usually this time your baby's stool is abnormal with a high acid content. This might cause a rash and ordinary bum cream must be applied to get rid of the rash. But, if diarrhea is suspected, rather take your baby to a doctor.
Other symptoms include a higher than normal temperature, irritable, not sleeping well. If in doubt, look at your baby's gums and see if he/she wants to bite everything.
How can you ease the pain associated with teething in your baby:
Give your baby a teething ring or something fairly hard to chew on like a carrot or apple. If these items are cool, like being stacked in a fridge, the better. This is an old but well-proven method of soothing a child's' gums.
Safety tip: Just be careful of small pieces getting into the baby's throat that could lead to choking of the child.
If possible get some teething powers and gels available on the market that can help with the inflammation of the gums.The gels and powers contain an anesthetic for pain relief.
However, if the pain persists and your baby has a problem with sleeping and keeps on crying, it would be better to get some prescribed medicine from your GP.
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