The appearance of teeth in a child indicates the beginning of a new stage in his development. Milk teeth begin to grow when the baby's body is ready to expand the diet by introducing solid food into it. At the same time, the very process of the appearance of teeth is not always easy and painless. A large number of children at this time become capricious, and their health deteriorates sharply. In such a situation, parents need to be able to distinguish between the signs associated with the eruption of milk teeth from the symptoms of a possible cold.
The approximate period for the eruption of the first milk teeth is six to eight months. However, deviations from this indicator for several months are permissible both in one direction and in the other direction. In some of the babies, the first incisors appear as early as four months, and in some, the long-awaited tooth comes out only by the first birthday. Therefore, it is not worth being guided by clear terms in this matter.
One of the most obvious symptoms of teething is severe drooling. Often, saliva leaves unpleasant red spots in the corners of the mouth and on the lower part of the baby's face. You can relieve irritation with special sanitary napkins or a clean handkerchief. Do not forget to treat problem areas with a baby cream suitable for your little one.
The teething process usually causes the baby to have a strong desire to bite something hard, and thus relieve the itching in the sore gums. Offer your child special teethers available from pharmacies. Many models are equipped with a special cooling effect. In order to cool the rodent, it is enough to put it in the refrigerator for half an hour and then give it to the baby.
As a rule, stronger tooth growth occurs at night, so the child's sleep becomes intermittent and restless. To calm the baby during a night awakening, apply it to your chest. This is the safest and most effective method of pain relief. The gums of an artificial child can be lubricated with a baby gel or cream with an anesthetic effect. Make sure your baby is not allergic to this drug.
Indirect symptoms of deciduous teeth eruption are fever and temporary stool disorder. In most cases, swollen gums can actually cause problems like this. At the same time, the condition of the baby should be carefully monitored. If you cannot bring down the temperature at home, and the chair does not return to normal for several days, be sure to consult a pediatrician.
