When your baby remains sleepless at night and irritable during the day, you should understand that his/her teething process has started. Here is some information you should know to keep your baby calm and comfortable during teething.

When Does Teething Start in Babies?

For most babies, the first sprout of a tooth can be seen when they are 4 to 7 months old. Early developers get their first tooth when they are just 3 months old and late bloomers can have their first tooth sprout in a year or more. In the rarest cases, a baby has the first tooth at the time of birth.

In What Order Do Teeth Come?

The teeth which come first are usually the incisors on the front. Often the bottom front ones are first seen, but sometimes the two on the upper front side makes an appearance. After that, the canines come and as the baby grows, eight molars come in between his/her 1^st and 3^rd birthday. This means the baby will be teething for a long period.

What Are the Symptoms of Teething?

There are basically two types of teething symptoms; normal and abnormal. The normal symptoms include irritability, fussiness, trouble sleeping, drooling more than normal, and loss of appetite. The abnormal symptoms include fever, rash, and diarrhea. If any of these normal or abnormal symptoms persist for long and your baby remains uncomfortable and cranky most of the time then you should consult your pediatrician.

What Are the Best Remedies During Teething?

• When the babies are allowed to chew something cold, they will calm down. Experts suggest to take a plastic bag and put a clean, wet washcloth in it. Keep this bag to cool in the refrigerator, so your baby will enjoy chewing it.
• Another teething remedy is teething rings. This is a classic remedy and still works perfectly. The teething rings will give the baby something to chew and the pressure made helps in soothing the aching gums. There are some teething toys which are really worth investing in. However, it is important to do proper research on teething toys because they are not all created equally.
• The last one can be pain medicines. It is safe to give six month or older babies a certain type of pain remedy but not without consulting a good pediatrician. However, when it is about helping your child overcome teeth pain, do not use any medicine without consulting a renowned and well-experienced child specialist doctor.

Is your child experiencing teething problems? Don’t worry – just make an appointment with your local dentist and they would love to help you out!