What You Need To Know About Infant Teething

Growing teeth is just a normal part of life. Everyone went through the teething phase—luckily you were just too young to remember it now. But you can bet your your parents remembered! Teething can be miserable for infants, and if you have a teething baby you might be wondering if there is any relief. Here are some signs that your baby is teething and what you can do about it.

Signs of Teething

Drooling

Baby drool—that's pretty normal. However, a teething baby will be soaked in drool. You might have to change their clothes a couple times a day, or have them wear a bib all the time to soak up the moisture. This is one of the most common signs that they are teething.

Chewing On Their Fingers Or Toys

Another sign that the baby is teething is if they are chewing on everything they can find. It is normal developmentally for a child to put things in their mouth to explore them, usually this is done with the tongue and has very little to do with teething. If it is teething the child will actually chew on the toy and not use the tongue.

Pulling The Ear

Many parents do not realize that the child pulling at their ears is a sign of teething. Teething could cause the child's jaw and ears to hurt, so teething babies will sometimes tug at their ear to relieve tingling or uncomfortable sensations. 

What Can You Do

Pain Reliever

If you have any children's or infant pain reliever, now is the time to use it. Not just for your sanity, but for the baby's as well. They might be in a lot of pain making it hard for them to sleep or eat. You need to help them relieve the pain.

Cold Chewing Toys

Another good thing to do is have teething toys that are cold to help numb the pain. These toys can generally be put in the fridge between uses.

Teething Tablets

Many parents love teething tablets. These are little tablets that dissolve in the child's mouth and help to numb the area. You should be careful about using these tablets too much, seeing as you don't want to numb the throat or tongue, which would make it hard for the child to swallow.

By understanding the symptoms of teething and what you can do to help your baby, you can help your child feel as comfortable as possible as they get their pearly whites. If necessary, you can also visit a pediatrician, like Bloom Paul, for suggestions and help. 

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