subject: How To Deal With A Teething Baby [print this page] Teething can often start out of the blue, surprising both you and your child. This article offers some ways to spot the signs of teething and some remedies to ease your child's discomfort.
A child's first tooth often appears around the age of six months. Red cheeks are often a sign that the process has begun. If the child's temperature is very high, or she shows signs of sickness, that may not be caused by teething, then it is wise to have her checked by a doctor in case it's something else. Also there's a chance she is just having an off day so check for other signs that may be the result of teething.
Other signs can include: 'drooling'. This is when there is excessive saliva coming from the mouth and dripping from the child's gums; The baby may be gripping firmly to things with its mouth, such as food and utencils; Small white clear bubbles, on the gums; A one degree increase in body temperature. The raise is very slight, if it is more, then take the child to the doctors for a general check up; a particular smell coming from the child's nappy that has a stronger than usual odour; a rash from the nappy can often occur; the child may wake in the night, complaining of pain and discomfort; lastly the child may show a small reduction in their appetite.
There are ways in which you can reduce your child's discomfort during teething by trying some of the following methods: use a ring that has been designed for teething babies. For added relief, it can be frozen; there are herbal powders too, that are quite effective; a very light sedative to release some of the pain; Lastly don't forget cuddles, kisses and sympathy which babies can never get too much of.
I hope this article has given you some good ideas about dealing with a teething baby and has deepened your knowledge of the subject.
by: Peter Callig
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