08/08/2023
🦷Teething can be a rough phase for both baby and parents.
The range of symptoms can vary from stories of families complaining fever, diarrhea, rushes, runny noses, extreme fussiness and the list goes on… 📝
It seems that every development milestone and the changes baby is going through can be packed under the confusion of “ teething” !
So let’s unwrap some facts and symptoms.
🦷Starts around 4-6 months, some babies could have delayed teething and happening closer to 1 year and few could have it earlier as early as 3 months old.
🦷 The pain and symptoms are worse in the 24-72 hrs of teeth being erupted and you see the whitish nub from the guy coming through and the gum tends to be red.
Rarely teething symptoms will go past 2 weeks including the phase before the tooth comes through and after.
🦷What to expect as confirmed teething symptoms?
▫️Diarrhea
▫️Gum redness and white nub coming through the gum
▫️Excessive drooling and inserting things to mouth more than often days , hand sucking
▫️Slightly elevated body temperature not more than 38C
▫️Fussiness and mood changes and might seem wanting to nurse more than usual
▫️Lower appetite and interest in food
▫️Temporary sleep pattern changes especially in those nights the teeth is erupting
🌟 Tips for better Nights 🌟
1️⃣ Gentle Massages: Rub your baby’s gums with a clean finger to soothe teething pains.
2️⃣ Cool Teething Toys: Cold items can provide relief. Just ensure they’re safe for chewing! Don’t freeze, just refrigerate. You can use cold washcloths as well.
3️⃣ Calming Bedtime Routine: Stick to a consistent routine to signal it’s time for sleep.
4️⃣ Comforting Cuddles: they might seem more attached during this time and all they need is a little extra cuddles.
5️⃣ More feedings:baby may want to feed more as this is soothing for their little gums
I know that it can feel it’s forever with most of these bumps we face in our motherhood journey! 🎢 but brighter days are always on the way ☀️
And if you need help, I’m here, don’t hesitate to book your discovery call in the bio link 🫂❤️
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