{"id":163,"date":"2016-07-12T23:50:20","date_gmt":"2016-07-12T23:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.washingtondentalnj.com\/?p=163"},"modified":"2016-07-12T23:50:20","modified_gmt":"2016-07-12T23:50:20","slug":"how-to-care-for-your-teething-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washingtondentalnj.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/12\/how-to-care-for-your-teething-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Care For Your Teething Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"\"Northvale<\/a>TEETHING IS NO FUN<\/strong>\u00a0for babies or parents. Some babies\u2019 teeth erupt with no problems at all but for others, it could be a long and painful process.\n\nBesides giving your child plenty of tender loving care, here are some things you can do to care for your child\u2019s mouth during the teething phase.\n

Be Aware Of Teething Signs And Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhen your little one finally starts teething, it\u2019s normal for them to be fussy and irritable.\u00a0Common symptoms are difficulty sleeping, decrease in appetite and increased drooling.<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s also normal for their temperature to increase slightly when they\u2019re teething, however, high-grade fevers are not normal. If your child seems overly cranky or has a high fever, call your physician.\n\nWhen teething begins is different for each child.<\/strong>\u00a0While the average time teeth begin to appear is around 4 to 6 months, teething can begin anywhere between three and 12 months.\n

You Can Keep Your Child Comfortable With These Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\nYour baby may seem inconsolable while teething but here are some things you can do to soothe and ease their pain:\n
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  • Massage their gums.<\/strong>\u00a0The counter pressure of your finger helps ease teething pain.<\/li>\n \t
  • Use teething rings or toys.<\/strong>\u00a0Even a simple chilled washcloth will work. Chewing soothes the baby as counter pressure relieves pain. When chilling toys or rings, remember to refrigerate instead of freeze.<\/li>\n \t
  • Relieve pain.<\/strong>\u00a0Talk to your child\u2019s doctor about pain relief if your little one seems to be having a more difficult time. Appropriate dosage of acetaminophen may be beneficial during especially painful teething episodes. Avoid teething medications that contain the pain reliever benzocaine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    And when your baby is in the thick of teething, just remember what an important milestone it is. Teething, like crawling, walking, and talking, shows that your child is on the right track developmentally.<\/h3>\n