Most babies get their first teeth when they are around six months old, although this does vary and can be as early as three months or as late as fourteen. Aside from seeing the tooth start poking through, there are many telltale signs that you can look out for to tell you that your baby may be starting to get their first teeth.
Before your baby’s tooth comes out, you may notice that their gums are looking sore or bruised. They may also experience excessive drooling as the time approaches, as well the desire to chew on things. Your baby may become a little bit more irritable as their teeth start poking through and this can typically occur at night time. They may start pulling on their ears as the pain of the tooth transfers itself to the ear canal. If you have been feeding your baby with solid foods, you may find that all of a sudden they want to go back to liquids. This is because of the tenderness of their gums which may make it difficult for them to chew.
Parents all have different ideas and techniques to help their baby with teething pains, so you may want to ask for advice from friends or family. Trying to take your baby’s mind off their discomfort is one of the easiest things that you can do by pampering them or cuddling them. You may want to try a frozen cloth or teething toy which can also soothe your baby’s gums. If the tooth has not poked through yet, a little bit of gentle massaging on the gums can be very helpful for your baby.
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