Baby Teething Symptoms

Teething Symptoms

Bear in mind that the urge to bite and chew is very strong, you can allow her to gnaw on safe things such as teething rings or large pieces of refrigerated apple or carrot.

Toast crusts and hard biscuits are also good options, just ensure that whatever you give her to chew on is safe and age appropriate. There are also plenty of good teething gels and powders around, some available in pharmacies only, while others are freely available in supermarkets.

You will find that your child responds better to a particular gel or powder, while a friend swears by a different brand. You may just have to try a variety until you find the one that works best for your child.

All you do is place a small amount on your finger and massage it into your baby’s gum. It is also perfectly safe to give your child infant paracetamol to provide some form of pain relief.

Remember that aspirin should never be given to children who are younger than twelve.

Paracetamol, given at the correct dose for your child’s age and weight, goes a long way toward helping her through this troublesome time, especially at night, when the pain in her mouth may keep her and the rest of the family awake.

Your pharmacist or family doctor will be able to advise you on the appropriate dose.

There are also some goof homeopathic remedies available at health shops and pharmacies. Finally, there is a good chance your child will not eat anything, but there is no need to be alarmed.

It is not likely to last more than a day or two, and as soon as the tooth has erupted, her appetite will return to normal.

Ensure she stays well hydrated by making sure that she has plenty of fluids to drink, and try to coax her with chilled, soft foods such as yoghurt or a home made egg custard that has been refrigerated until cold.