The truth is, an infant is born with 20 teeth under the gum line. And as for parents like us, we’ve always been very excited about their milestones and particularly all their ‘firsts’ – like every single one of them and this includes their first tooth.
However, teething is a rather irritating stage for the babies that they would tend to become fussy with a tendency to drool in a consistent manner. It is also quite a challenge for us parents on how to make this stage easier for them let alone to watch them suffer through that very uncomfortable teething stage.
Although timing may vary, first tooth usually appears between 6 months and one year of age and you may notice your baby with the following teething symptoms:
- Irritability
- Low-grade fever around 99 F
- Sore or tender gums
- Drooling
- Drool rash around mouth
- Chewing
- Diarrhea
t is also important to note that teething does not necessarily cause fevers and diarrhea. Therefore, if your baby has an above 100.4 F temperature and has diarrhea, you should definitely speak to your doctor.
Usually, the first tooth to appear is one of the lower incisors. It’s also best to check your child’s gums for any bumps as a sign of newly surfacing teeth. Teething is also a case-to-case scenario and it could come a little slower to some infants that they may have the symptoms months before a tooth actually appears.
Luckily, there are a number of baby teething tips to help soothe your child!
