The Best Toys For A Teething Baby
Babies can start teething anywhere from four months to about ten months old. Some will begin earlier, and some even later. Teething for babies can be very painful and uncomfortable. A teething baby is usually a very grumpy baby and can disrupt your entire household. Teething in babies typically refers to when the teeth erupt from the surface of the gums. However, some babies will experience teething symptoms before the teeth show. Babies can be miserable weeks before the teeth show or just a few days before. Some babies don’t show any discomfort until the tooth has broken the gum line. Teething symptoms are often mistaken for other things such as a cold or illness. When a baby is teething, his gums are usually tender and swollen. The baby will have excess drool that might require a bib to stay dry. A baby might run a fever or have diarrhea, but you should call your doctor if your baby experiences these. These symptoms can be due to a virus, so it’s important to get them checked out by your doctor. Teething remedies can help ease a baby’s discomfort. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help with the pain. A topical numbing agent can also help soothe the gums. If the baby is old enough for solid foods, Popsicles and other frozen treats may help the pain. Special teething toys can also help your baby. One type is filled with a liquid or gel. Place them in the refrigerator or freezer to chill. This will help numb the baby’s gums and relieve the pain. Toys with bumps or nubs also help with teething pain. The texture helps when the baby chews or “gums” the toy. The counter pressure of chewing on a toy can help with pain as well. Babies will have different preferences of which type of toy they will like. You may have to try a few toys before finding one that will help with your baby’s pain. By relieving teething pain, you can make your baby more comfortable during teething. Teething can make a baby irritable and less likely to sleep. A sleepy baby will make the pain that much worse. By providing medication and teething toys, your baby can better deal with the pain
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