When the first tooth appears in a child, for loving mothers and fathers this is almost the most important day in the life of a family in which the baby is not even a year old. And, as a rule, each parent perceives such an event with pride in his crumbs. But do not forget that teething is an extremely painful process for the baby. And any mom should take care of how to ease the pain.
The first tooth in a child climbs mainly at the age of 6 months. The teething period usually ends by three years. However, you should not focus on these data, since each child is individual, in some the first tooth can come out in 3 months, in others - even after a year.
Teething Symptoms
When the first tooth appears in a child, in addition to pain, other symptoms may appear:
- Gums swell and blush - the first sign that teeth will erupt soon. Two days before the tooth appears, it can be felt with a finger by sweeping the gum.
- The gums begin to itch. Excessive salivation is observed. The child pulls everything in his mouth - his fingers, fist, toys. Often asks for a breast or a bottle, but refuses to eat, because the gums hurt.
- There is a decrease in appetite, possibly digestive upset.
- Quite often, teething occurs along with an increase in body temperature.
- The child becomes tearful. Often screams, naughty. Sleep disturbance is noted, the mode is lost.
- Sometimes there is pain in the ears. The kid is trying to get his ear out from the side where the tooth erupts.
The effects of salivation during teething
When the first tooth appears, the child's skin on the chin and near the lips may turn red. This is due to the fact that the sensitive skin of the baby does not respond well to excessive salivation, especially when it is often wiped with napkins. To reduce this factor, you can tie up a bib to the baby or put a towel under the head while he is sleeping. It is better to remove saliva with warm water and a blotter. Napkins are not recommended. Redness can be removed by treating the skin with a natural moisturizer, which includes coconut or almond oil.
How to help your child and eliminate pain
Teething is a spontaneous process, and it is not worth stimulating it with crackers and bagels. Itching can be removed using teethers or gels with lidocaine. It is advisable to purchase a teether that can be cooled, it relieves swelling well and anesthetizes well.
About hygiene and what affects the bite
When the first tooth appears in a child, some parents wonder if it needs to be cleaned. Recently, doctors have suggested starting gum hygiene with special wipes immediately.
Many pediatric dentists believe that breastfeeding affects the formation of healthy teeth and the proper development of the jaw. Sucking mouth movements help the baby avoid future malocclusion in the future . Therefore, it is important for mom and baby to extend breastfeeding as long as possible. Sometimes the following phrase is heard from doctors: “The way a baby is sucking a mother’s breasts diligently affects his face in the future.”
Some parents try to capture the event when the first tooth appears in the child. The photo can be signed on the back, indicating the age of the baby. Such a picture is usually left for memory.