Teething AdviceTeethingBabies generally start to get their first teeth when they are about four months old. This does vary, however, from child to child and it would not be unusual if your babies' teeth do not begin to appear until he is a year old. Teething is often a very uncomfortable time for the baby. As well as the pain of the tooth pushing through the gum there are frequently other unpleasant symptoms such as diaorhea and fever. Teething can be a very stressful time for parents as well as for the child. On a practical level, sleep is often disturbed because of the babies crying. Also it isn't nice to see your baby suffer. If the babies' gums are painful they may start to refuse their food as they will associate the pain with eating. It must be pretty unpleasant to eat if your gums are swollen and sensitive. Babies are likely to cry quite a bit more than normal as the lack of sleep and an unwillingness to eat will make them more irritable during teething. Babies do tend to get diarrhea whilst they are teething. This is probably because there is more saliva
in the childs mouth and this gets swallowed. If the baby does get diarrhea there is then a much high likelihood that they will get nappy rash. One thing leads to another and increases the overall discomfort. It really isn't a nice time for the child or the mother and father. Teething can be the cause of a high temperature, but since there are so many other medical problems that also cause high temperatures you should always take your baby to the doctor to get a professional diagnosis of the problem. It is important to monitor your baby's weight whilst they are teething. If they are not eating they may start to lose weight, which can lead to other problems. Again, if you are concerned, consult a Doctor. |