When do babies start teething?

No matter who you are, you may have heard of the dreadful stories about teething babies from their parents. Not every baby is the same though. There are parents who have babies that don’t have as many discomforts while teething as much as other babies and it is normal. Nevertheless, the questions that come to many parents’ minds are, ‘when does it start and what are the symptoms?’ Or ‘when will it end?’ And ‘what should I look out for?’ All of these questions will be addressed and answered here, so continue reading to find out. When Does It Start? This is a common question new parents ask and often think of to prepare for their babies teething and eating process. Typically, most baby’s teeth erupt at the age of 4-6 months, but some babies’ teeth erupt either earlier or later than that. There is no reason to worry about this because this is completely normal, just as the sizes, weights, and heights of every baby is different but normal. First, the bottom two teeth erupt and then the upper four front teeth. Later the bottom incisors erupt, and finally the molars. So, what are the symptoms? Some of the symptoms may include drooling, irritation, fever, diarrhea, biting, fussiness, and sleep problems. A few ways to help your baby and calm him/her are to:

• Place a teething toy in the freezer for awhile and give it to them to bite. This will help with the inflammation and pain

• Breastfeed as much as you can if you are breastfeeding your baby when he/she is teething. This helps soothe the gums as they suck and help the eruption of the tooth or teeth go smoother.

• Massage your babies’ gums with your clean finger.

When Does It End? Teething is a huge milestone for your little one. Teeth not only assist with eating but also with speech and appearance, so they are very important and useful. Another common question parents ask once they are in the teething phase is ‘when will the teething period end?’ Children’s teeth come in all different stages and ages, so just because your child is now two years old, it does not mean the teething phase is over. Children should have all of their primary teeth by the age of 3, and if not, then you may want to take them to the dentist to see if there is a problem. What To Watch Out For As we mentioned before, diarrhea and fever are common in a babies’ teething process, but if the fever is too high and the baby is vomiting while having diarrhea, contact their physician right away. If you notice any bleeding or problems your baby is experiencing that are strange, call and see their physician immediately. To reduce their fever and pain, there are teething gels and pain- relievers for babies sold over the counter. No matter what, take pre-cautions, but stay calm because it will pass.