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.
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.
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.
Teething is different for every baby. Some have hardly any discomfort, while others suffer greatly. You can recognize teething by these symptoms:
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.
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.
Either with clean fingers or with special finger cots.
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.
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.
Rub your baby's gums with special gels. They relieve pain and can inhibit inflammation.
Make sure your baby drinks enough to compensate for fluid loss.
For sore spots around the mouth, creams containing calendula or zinc can help.
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.
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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
