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Teething – when do babies get their teeth?

Babies often experience strong pain when teething, become fussy and cry a lot. We provide tips on how parents can provide the best possible support.

Teething can be challenging for babies. Here you will find helpful tips and products to help your baby through this phase. Learn how to relieve discomfort and approach dental care correctly from the very beginning.

When do babies get their teeth?: From 6 months onwards, approximately one tooth per month

Even during pregnancy, the baby already has teeth lying in the jaw that still need to erupt. The eruption of the first baby teeth usually begins at six months, but can also occur earlier or later. As a rule of thumb: from six months onwards, approximately one tooth per month. The first teeth are often the lower incisors, followed by the upper incisors and the teeth next to them. About half a year later, the front molars come in, then the canines, and finally the back molars. At around three years of age, the baby dentition is complete with 20 teeth.

Symptoms: Recognize the signs of teething in your baby

Teething is different for every baby. Some have hardly any discomfort, while others suffer greatly. You can recognize teething by these symptoms:

  • Frequent chewing on fingers or objects

  • Hot, flushed cheeks or a sore bottom

  • Swollen, red gums

  • Excessive drooling

  • Sore skin around the mouth

  • Increased fussiness and crying

  • Reduced appetite

  • Restless sleep

During teething, your baby's immune system can be weakened, which may lead to a mild fever or a minor infection. Diarrhea can also occur. If these signs persist for a longer period, you should see a pediatrician to make sure that teething is the cause.

A mother holds a children's toothbrush with toothpaste toward the mouth of her toddler, who is sitting on her lap; the toddler holds the children's toothbrush with one hand and with the other hand holds a tube of BABY KAREX Toothpaste to their mouth, with its opening between their first incisors; as a symbol of the first dental care in babies.

How to help your baby with teething pain

There are various ways you as a parent can help relieve your child's pain a little. Distraction and lots of cuddle time are particularly effective.

A mother has her baby on her lap in the bathroom; the baby holds an open BABY KAREX tube with BioHAP instead of fluoride in its hand, while the mother gently massages the baby's gums with a finger cot on her finger — a symbol of gentle and appropriate dental care in infancy.

Massaging the Gums

Either with clean fingers or with special finger cots.

A baby holds a teething ring with both hands, which it has in its mouth, as a symbol of an effective teething aid that is particularly helpful when cooled.

Teething Rings: Effective Teething Aid

Teething rings are tried-and-tested teething aids, especially when they are cooled.

Caution: The freezer is too cold! As an alternative, cold washcloths are suitable for babies who prefer soft items.

Slices of hard bread, carrots, and apples are arranged side by side as a symbol of hard foods that serve as good alternatives for chewing during teething.

Hard Foods

Hard bread, carrots, and apples are good alternatives for chewing on.

Make sure your child does not choke and avoid this method permanently due to the risk of cavities caused by fructose.

Close-up of a baby's face with an open mouth; the mother gently massages the baby's gums with a finger cot — as an example of applying a pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory teething gel.

Try Teething Gel

Rub your baby's gums with special gels. They relieve pain and can inhibit inflammation.

A baby holds a baby bottle and drinks from it, as a symbol of adequate fluid intake during teething and in infancy in general.

Adequate Hydration and Care

Make sure your baby drinks enough to compensate for fluid loss.

For sore spots around the mouth, creams containing calendula or zinc can help.

Dental care products for babies: Care from the first tooth

Starting from the first baby tooth, teeth should be brushed to prevent cavities. Regular oral hygiene in the morning and evening is important from the very beginning. Age-appropriate children's toothbrushes can already be used for the first teeth. Fluoride-free toothpaste is particularly well suited, as babies are not yet able to spit, which helps limit excessive fluoride intake while at the same time preventing cavities.

Zwei Tuben BABY KAREX Zahnpasta, Aufschrift: „Zahnpasta mit BioHAP ohne Fluorid. Biomimetischer Hydroxylapatit“.

BABY KAREX toothpaste

2-pack

€9.98100 ml (€99.80 / 1 l) • incl. VAT, plus shipping
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KAREX tooth protection gel

2-pack

€17.98100 ml (€179.80 / 1 l) • incl. VAT, plus shipping

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