What will happen to the child, and how to help him at this difficult time.
Many mothers fearfully await this moment, when the first teeth begin to appear in the child. After all, his temperature may rise, he will sleep worse (which means you will too) and cry more. But these are far from all the troubles that parents can expect at this time.
1. Runny nose
It does not happen to all children, but it does happen. Often, when teeth are teething, the baby begins to squelch. And how to squish! This flow simply cannot be stopped. Doctors advise not to panic: if there are no other signs that the baby has caught a cold or SARS, then wait for the first teeth. Well, treat a runny nose, of course.
2. Drooling
Another sure sign that you will soon be celebrating the appearance of your first baby teeth. Children still have poor tongue control, so drooling is normal. But it’s important to stock up on bibs and try to keep your chin and neck dry. Otherwise, irritation and a rash may appear in these places. In addition, excessive salivation can cause coughing.
3. Bad mood
Did the kid become irritable out of the blue? It seems to you that on level. The thing is that the gums begin to hurt, and babies do not yet know how to cope with pain. Moreover, a child’s mood can change very sharply: it was just the happiest baby in the world, and in a second it already starts to whimper. Most unpleasantly, these attacks are more likely to occur at night, when pain receptors take over the brain.
4. Bumps on the gums
There can be many changes in a child’s mouth as he prepares for the first dental encounter. Swelling, such as even swelling and bumps. If it seems to you that the gums are too swollen, it is better to consult a pediatrician to make sure everything is in order. Usually the teeth appear in this order: the lower central ones, followed by the upper central ones, and then the lateral ones, starting with the distant ones.
5. Teeth wholesale
When teeth are erupting not one at a time, but two or even four at a time, your baby’s symptoms may worsen. To check how many teeth are on the way, you can just gently feel your baby’s gums. Hands must, of course, be very clean. By the way, as soon as you find a future tooth, the baby will most likely try to bite you.
6. Fever
During teething, the temperature of a child often rises. usually quite a bit, up to 37 with a little. But we know that this is the most uncomfortable temperature for the body. Therefore, the baby will probably be whiny and lethargic. It is not necessary to knock down such a temperature, unless it rises strongly.
7. The desire to gnaw everything
The pressure on the affected area relieves the condition of the child. The kid quickly understands this and begins to pull everything into his mouth with redoubled energy. Doubled – because children taste the world exactly. There are many receptors around the mouth, so the baby gets the most information about the subject by trying it. And here you need to be especially careful so that the child does not reach for something that does not belong in the mouth.
8. The child cannot take his hands off his face
Previously, you did not notice this behind him, but now the baby starts rubbing his nose, ears and cheeks, pulling his hair, touching his face all the time. This is a sure sign that the first tooth is coming soon. It is necessary to carefully monitor that the baby does not scratch himself, cut his nails in time. And if the child is pulling too much on the ear, show it to the pediatrician to make sure there is no ear infection.
9. Diarrhea
Well, yes, this happens, especially against the background of a fever. All because of saliva, which becomes too much: the child swallows it, and this affects the work of the intestines. Therefore, stock up on diapers and make sure that there is no rash, otherwise irritation due to diaper rash will be added to a bad mood due to pain in the gums.
10. Poor appetite
The best way to make your mom panic is to refuse food. However, don’t panic. When the teeth are on the way, the appetite of children often deteriorates. This is completely normal.
How to help a child
“Sounds strange, but one of the best things is a terry cloth soaked in cold water. When a child chews something cool, it becomes easier for him.
– Massaging the gums helps because when you press on the area where the tooth will soon appear, the discomfort decreases. Teethers also help, but not all children agree to chew them, preferring toys, a cat, mom’s shoes – whatever.
– Solid food is a good alternative to mom’s shoes if the child has already started eating on his own. Carrots, chopped into cubes, cucumber strips are all fine. Especially a little chilled.