When you first start your family, your primary concern is your baby. Both mother and father will most likely dote on everything your baby does, and that is ok, it is your baby’s “year of firsts” this simply means that your baby will achieve many things in the first year of life.
The first smile, the first recognition, sitting up alone and let us not forget teething.
Teething is very painful to a baby. It is when new teeth break through the surface of the gums in your baby’s mouth. Their gums become red, hot, and swollen. Even the happiest of babies will turn into screamers when they are teething.
Teething is very stressful for new parents because they do not want to see their baby in any discomfort. This is a normal reaction. However it is important that you do not overly stress out because your baby can sense it and will become even more uncomfortable. It is important that you do everything you can to make your baby comfortable at this stage of their life.
Today, there are many things that you can do to make your baby more comfortable during teething.
· Teething rings – teething rings are soft plastic toys that allow the baby to gnaw on them without breaking this relieves the pain for many babies. You may also put the teething ring in the freezer for a while. This will soothe your baby’s gums.
· Cold Clothes – if you do not have teething rings, you can put wet washcloths in the freezer to get really cold. You can either rub it around the affected area or let your baby suck on it. This will not only soothe his or her gums, but also keep him or her hydrated at a time when they may refuse a bottle.
· Pacifiers – pacifiers are great for teething. They work on the same premise as teething rings, and can be a great source of relief for your baby.
· Pain relievers – there are many over the counter medications that you can purchase that are specially made for babies. These teething gels stop the pain immediately when rubbed on the gums.
Generally, babies start to teethe around six months old. However, there have been documented cases where babies as young as one month old start to teethe. Each child is different and will display different symptoms. Some babies will develop cold like symptoms while others will drool excessively, while other babies will have no symptoms at all; it depends on the child.
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