8 signs of teething babies parents should remember

Teething is a different experience for each child: there will be teeth that quietly grow, but there are also teeth that cause a lot of discomfort for the baby. Parents should immediately memorize 8 signs of teething to help reduce the discomfort .

Here are 8 signs of the most accurate teething

1. Teething rash

A common sign of a teething baby is redness or a rash around the baby's mouth or chin. Teething often causes babies to drool more, and too much moisture causes baby's sensitive skin to irritate. Parents can gently wipe the baby's face with a soft cloth or bib to help prevent this, or apply vaseline moisturizing wax to create a protective layer on the baby's skin. 

2. Drooling

Heavy drooling is also a very common sign of teething babies. To avoid wet clothes and irritate baby's skin, parents can wear soft cotton or terry bibs. But remember to remove bibs before going to bed to ensure safety for your baby.

3. Baby sleepless

Teething can make babies and parents tired from sleepless nights. This is because the movement of teeth through bone and water usually takes place at night. Parents rest assured that this is just one stage that every child needs to go through.

4. Reduce appetite

Teething symptoms inevitably affect a child's appetite. Teething can cause pressure that makes your baby uncomfortable while breastfeeding or bottle feeding. But there are also children who crave more milk when teething. If you breastfeed your baby, you can store extra milk in case your baby teething.

Parents should monitor the amount of food their baby eats, but don't stress if your baby eats less or more in a few days. With a baby eating solid foods, the itchy gums when teething can lead to a loss of appetite for several days. You can feed your baby with teething cakes to reduce discomfort, or refrigerate foods to soothe gums. 

5. Crying

When teething, the baby has gum pain, irritated skin, interrupted eating and sleeping, so it is not surprising that the baby is fussy during this time. The first teeth, usually the lower incisors and molars, are the big teeth and can be most uncomfortable for your baby. Try distracting your baby from discomfort by taking him for a walk, or by giving him a safe teething toy. If necessary, you can also consult a pediatrician to advise on how to use pain relievers for babies

6. Baby chews and bites everything

When teething, some babies like to chew everything to soothe the gums. The bite helps counter the uncomfortable pressure as the tooth moves. You can let your baby bite on safe objects such as wet towels, teething rings or soft toys. If you are still breastfeeding, rest assured that there is no need to stop feeding just because your baby's teeth are coming. 

7. Baby pulls ears and rubs cheeks

Nerves in the gums, cheeks, jaw, and ears are all connected, so sometimes a toothache can be mistaken for pain in other parts of the face. If you notice that your baby is tugging on their ears, rubbing their cheeks or jaw, this is a sign of teething. However, children with ear infections often pull their ears too, so check with your pediatrician if the symptoms persist for several days.

8. Other Symptoms (Fever and Diarrhea)

You have often heard that teething causes fever and diarrhea, but it could be a sign of another illness. Teething can cause inflammation and mild fever. However, if your baby has a fever of 38 degrees or more or has any other signs of illness, it's best to take your baby to see a doctor. Also, teething symptoms can make your baby's bowel movements looser and cause diarrhea. However, if your baby has more than two diarrhea, you should see your doctor in case of other illnesses.

Teething signs will signal a new phase in your baby's development. It can be a tough time, but just by looking at the pretty little teeth, parents will see everything is worth it.

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