1. Overview of symptoms of teething in babies
Baby teething is a problem that every parent will encounter. It usually starts to appear around 4-7 months old. However, different babies have different symptoms, some will have obvious symptoms, and some will have almost no reaction at all. This article will introduce common baby teething symptoms and how to deal with them.
2. Oral discomfort
When teeth begin to grow, your baby may experience oral discomfort, such as drooling or biting fingers or other objects. This is because the gums become inflamed and may bleed and swell slightly.
Parents can provide their baby with some cooling items to relieve discomfort, such as ice packs, cold towels or cooling silicone toys. You can also massage your child\’s gums to relieve pain.
3. Loss of appetite
Due to oral discomfort and mild fever, many children will experience loss of appetite during teething. At this time, parents need to pay attention to ensuring that their children have adequate fluid intake, and try to choose soft foods for their children.
If your baby has symptoms such as severe loss of appetite and diarrhea, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.
4. Insomnia and irritability
During teething, your baby may suffer from insomnia and irritability. This is caused by oral discomfort and physical discomfort, and parents need to provide as much comfort and warmth as possible. You can massage, pat or sing your child to relieve their emotions.
5. Fever
Some children develop a mild fever during teething as their bodies respond to metabolic changes. Under normal circumstances, the temperature will not exceed 38°C, and parents can use physical cooling methods to relieve fever.
But if your baby\’s fever exceeds 38.5℃ or lasts for a long time, you need to seek medical treatment in time.
6. Bad breath
Due to the increase in bacteria in the mouth and drooling, some babies will have bad breath during teething. Parents can help their children clean their mouths and replace bottles, pacifiers and other items regularly.
In short, during the teething period, parents need to pay close attention to their children\’s condition and take appropriate measures in a timely manner to relieve discomfort. If severe symptoms occur, be sure to seek medical treatment promptly.
