Why do babies cry more and too often when they’re growing their teeth. They get moody and all.
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Why do babies cry more and too often when they’re growing their teeth. They get moody and all.
First sign is drooling, which will most times cause a rash on and around their chin and also being fussy but being fussy could mean a lot of things so don’t go by that all the time. Look in their mouth and see if you see any part of their gums swollen, white or see a tooth trying to push through, you can also sometimes feel the tooth pushing up if you run your clean and gloved finger across it if it’s pushing through far enough. Teething can come with a fever , unfortunately.
When babies start teething, around 6 months, and lasting until about 2 years, it can really be a miserable time. The baby may cry, drool, and even sometimes get a low level fever. Hopefully, you are breastfeeding, as this is the best way to calm the baby. Other things you can do are; Keep a cool, clean cloth for baby to chew on or teeth on. Soak in clean water and keep in fridge, like a small wash cloth. But if you keep hold of it, some babies like to chew on this. This could be a hazard if you let the baby have it alone, so never do that.
For babies over a year old, try cooling foods, like popsicles. Do not give ice, which could be swallowed. If ice is swallowed, it will melt, so don’t panic. If baby get a fever, it may be time for some Tylenol, Call for medical directions on dosing depending on baby’s weight. Try to distract baby with baby games. A tired baby will go to nap. Remember this a normal part of growing up and we all go through it.