Teething keeps you awake at night. Both children and parents. The first clove usually appears around 6 months of age and the last clove around 24 months of age. How To Identify Teething In Babies And Children? How to ease their pain? Read the short tutorial below.
Teething in children – how to recognize the first symptoms?
The first teeth coming out is a very slow and often painful process for children. The first symptoms appear from around 4 months of age. In most cases, the lower ones are the first milk teeth. After the incisors erupt, the canines break through the gums and then the molars. In total, up to the age of 2, the child has a suit of 20 teeth.
Teething is a time when your little one needs special care. Its symptoms can be local and general.
The parent may then observe:
- visible redness and swelling of the gums,
- increased body temperature (not exceeding 38 degrees C.),
- excessive drooling
- change in stool color
- intensive stuffing of hands and other objects into the mouth,
- sticking out the tongue in a child,
- lack of appetite
- restless sleep and waking up at night
- runny nose and cough,
- pulling the ear,
- rash around the mouth (caused by excessive salivation)
- tearfulness
- irritability and anxiety.
Observation of your child will allow you to quickly implement appropriate measures to alleviate the discomfort and pain associated with teething. It is also worth remembering that the appearance of the first teeth is a good time to make an appointment at the dentist’s for the first time. The doctor will educate parents about proper oral hygiene and check its condition. In addition, it will allow the toddler to become familiar with the dentist.
How To Relieve Teething Pain?
The pain and discomfort associated with teething can be effectively alleviated or completely eliminated. Experienced parents know that there are many effective natural remedies for teething. Administering painkillers (including paracetamol) is a last resort and requires adjusting the dose to the age and weight of the child.
Effective remedies for painful teething are:
- use of cool teethers – it is good to cool the child’s favorite teether in the refrigerator,
- giving cool foods – hard fruits and vegetables (preferably from organic farming), including apple pieces, carrots or celery, are perfect for this purpose. I remember that the food particles are not too small, which reduces the risk of choking,
- chamomile – this is an ideal herb that can be used to massage painful gums. It is enough to brew it, cool it and soak it in a sterile gauze pad (or use your own finger with a clipped nail). It is worth massaging the gum even several times a day with a gauze pad. Chamomile has an astringent and soothing effect. It is worth remembering that this herb can cause allergies, so first make sure that your child is not allergic to it,
- cold cloths – preferably made of natural fibers (linen or organic cotton). Before putting them in the refrigerator, soak them in water. The child gently soothes the pain symptoms by chewing it. Remember to wash the cloth after each use, e.g. in water and a mild hypoallergenic soap,
- over-the-counter sprays and oils available at the pharmacy – it is worth making sure that these products have the most natural composition. Thanks to them, you can gently massage (from front to back) the gums using previously washed and disinfected fingers (or silicone overlays put on them). An example of a proven preparation is Dentosept A MINI with raspberry flavor (for mouth ulcers, thrush and painful teething). It contains glycerin (protects and moisturizes the gums), panthenol, vitamins B2 and B3 (accelerates the regeneration of gums), octenidine and zinc citrate (with antibacterial and antifungal properties), peppermint oil, eucalyptus extract (cooling and soothing) and xylitol (protects tooth enamel against caries). Dentosept A MINI is equipped with a convenient applicator, making it easier to reach the irritated area.