Baby's first teeth usually appear at 3-7 months. By the way, in girls this process occurs faster than in boys. Experienced parents warn expectant mothers in advance about what a “wonderful” period it turns into.
How do children teeth? Usually, before the first tooth begins to climb, the child's salivation increases in a few weeks - this is how his body prepares for the fact that he will soon have to eat solid food. But the baby still cannot cope with swallowing such a substance as saliva, and therefore, to avoid irritation on the skin, remove the saliva with napkins. In addition, if the baby sleeps on its back, saliva may get into the larynx or lungs, to avoid this, turn the baby's head slightly to the side during sleep.
The first teeth in a child are the two central incisors. After them, already in half a year and a little later, two lower lateral incisors appear, and by the year your child already flaunts with a set of 6-8 teeth. Usually the first tooth is cut most painfully. For some children, it can cause anxiety for a week - the child becomes moody and whiny. And for others, the first tooth can come out overnight - how lucky. Symptomsthe fact that the child is teething - temperature, lethargy, swelling on the gums in the place where the tooth should appear, sometimes even up to the formation of a hematoma. Do not be afraid, go through this period with your child and try to alleviate his discomfort.
To do this, first, prepare a chamomile compress. Moisten a piece of cloth with a decoction of this healing herb and put it in the refrigerator to cool. Let the baby chew on a cool cloth - chamomile will relieve inflammation from the gums, and the cold will dull the pain a little. When the first teeth appear in a child, the baby may refuse to eat the usual food - mother's milk or formula - from pain. Prepare some cool baked apple or grated peach fruit puree for him to enjoy and take his mind off the pain.
Of course, knowing that the "dental" period is approaching, it is better to go to the pharmacy in advance and stock up on medicines. Since temperature is a very frequent companion of cutting teeth, you should buy a paracetamol-based antipyretic for children. Just do not buy medicines containing aspirin. Also, remember that if the baby's temperature persists for more than two days, the child refuses to eat and becomes lethargic, you should consult a doctor.
The first teeth of a child is also the period when the baby begins to put everything in his mouth and gnaw. And sometimes my mother's breast comes under the tooth. To release the baby's tightly clenched jaws, gently press on the baby's chin. And stock up on nipples -pacifiers and special chewing rings for babies. Some of them also have a cooling effect, which will help relieve soreness during cutting teeth. In general, do not worry, approach this difficult issue thoughtfully, and your child, together with you, will be able to spend it without nerves and pain. Take care of your child!
