How to Relieve Discomfort in Baby Teething Stage

Teeth usually start out at 5 or 6 months age. It is natural that gums becomes swollen and inflamed during teething, occasionally can cause fever. If you notice a fever on your baby, consult your doctor because it is probably generate from another cause unrelated to teething.


It is common for the baby to have irritability, altered sleep patterns and decreased appetite; because in the process of the tooth breaks through the gum to quit cause discomfort such as itching and even pain.
Sometimes the tooth will not come out easily and gets stuck into the gum, at this time the dentist must assess the case and take the necessary action.


Tips to help your baby's in the teething stage:
- As at this time baby drooling a lot, you should always change the bedding that is in contact with the baby's face because the saliva that gets on his skin can cause rashes.
- You can put a handkerchief in freezer for 30 minutes and then give to baby to chew it, the cold numbs the gums.
- Rub the gums with the tip of your finger to relieve the itching felt by the baby. 
- Give the food at a lower temperature, it is also comforting for the baby to eat gelatin.
- If the baby is very irritable, you can use a pediatric gums gel or analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic, if prescribed by your doctor. 

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