Tooth eruption is a painful and tiring stage for a child.
It usually appears between 4 and 7 months.
Symptoms of teething include:
– Baby growls, cries and is more agitated than usual
– He eats and sleeps less well than usual
– He nibbles everything that passes
– He salivates and drools
– He may have red cheeks, face or even buttocks
– He has sore and inflamed gums
– He may have a fever or diarrhea.
These symptoms vary from child to child. If for some, teething will be done without too much pain, for others it can be synonymous with a big stroke of fatigue accompanied by fever. In this case, you can administer a fever medication, making sure to always respect the dosages related to your baby’s age and weight. Fever or diarrhea may come from a reason other than teething. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pediatrician.
What could be more painful than seeing your child suffer? Here are some tips that will relieve baby and make teething easier:
– We recommend the use of a dental ring in the first place. Its repeated chewing allows you to massage her inflamed gums and thus significantly calm the pain associated with teething. Since cold is an excellent painkiller, you can place the ring in the refrigerator (never in the freezer) to increase its beneficial effects tenfold. Some rings even have water or gel giving them a more intense cooling power.
– You can also, for the same purpose of relief, massage your baby’s gums with a clean finger or with a specific balm.
– Be careful, never rub your child’s gums with bread or sugar! And never dip the dental ring in honey, syrup, or any other sugary food. These foods can greatly increase the risk of cavities.
