La baby teething It is a stage of the little one in which the teeth come out through the gums. It is not surprising that it is a painful phase for the baby and that he is fussy.
The problem is that since we all wait for this moment, it seems that any symptom has to be that the teeth come out. That is not so and today I am going to teach you a guide to learn to differentiate the symptoms of when teeth begin to erupt to other causes. Of course, it must be borne in mind that not all babies will present the same symptoms, nor all of them.
Increased temperature with the first teeth
A classic symptom of teething is a slight increase in temperature. It is possible that the baby has a rise in heat, so it is convenient to have a thermometer on hand to be able to take the temperature. Above all, that it does not exceed 38 degrees Celsius.
More saliva during teething
It is very common that when your teeth start to come out drool more than before. More saliva is produced to help teeth come in. Get the bibs ready!
Redness on the face because the teeth are coming out
You may notice small eruptions on your baby's face and even warmer cheeks, as a result of increased salivation and continuous changes in his mouth. It is normal, and there is nothing to worry about.
Redness also inside the mouth
Although this may cost a little more, if you look inside the child's mouth you will see that the swollen gums. What's more, many times you can see even small blisters and very light bleeding, especially in those areas that are rubbed to try to calm the pain.
Diarrhea when the first teeth erupt
Diarrhea is believed to occur during teething because the passage of saliva through the stomach is greater than usual. Besides, it is also more acidic than normal, which can lead to a bum irritation. Better that we always have creams on hand for the butt. At this time we will surely have to make use of them.
In teething, everything goes to the mouth
Does your child put everything in his mouth? Be it a toy, a spoon, your own fist, etc. Chew can temporarily relieve pain teething, so it is not surprising that when the little one's teeth come out, he tries to alleviate that pain by trying to chew whatever is closest to him. Better to buy him a teether than not to chew on our fingers or car keys.
Poor appetite
Who would want to eat with a sore mouth? Your baby will most likely not be very hungry during this stage. The best thing is that you look to have things with a lot of water and that are also a little cold and that he can bite them to ease the pain. One idea is to put a fruit appropriate to its age in special bags that go with grids, if they are cool it will help them eat and also ease the pain.
"The anger" of teething
Is your baby irritable, short-tempered, and fussy? Don't blame him, that almost constant pain is not pleasant at all. Anyway too could indicate a more serious problemSo if you have doubts, ask a professional whenever it is accompanied by some symptoms like the ones I mention below:
Vomiting and diarrhea
These can be an unwanted natural side effect of excessive salivation, but they can also indicate a stomach infection. If your baby continues to experience these symptoms, see your doctor.
Earache
If your baby touches his ears because they hurt a little, it could be due to all the movement that the jaw is subjected to. But if it doesn't stop, if it gets worse, and even if it seems to affect the baby's hearing, your child likely has a ear infection and you must book with the pediatrician.
Fever
A temperature of 37,7 ° C or more indicates fever. Although a slight increase in temperature is completely normal as a symptom of teething. Fever is usually a symptom of another condition, so it may be best to book a visit to the doctor.
Cough
Although it is very common during teething due to excessive salivation and mucus, if the cough persists and is accompanied by other symptoms as a high fever, it will be necessary to see the pediatrician.
Hold on mommy, even if it doesn't seem like it now, the teething phase will pass.