When it comes to baby teething, moms and dads have a lot of questions. What about early teething, late teething, and discomfort? …… often receives a variety of questions from moms in the background of the public. I believe parents are very excited when their baby’s teeth emerge as tiny white milk teeth. However, the timing of teething is not the same for every child, with some babies starting to teethe at 4 months of age, and some starting to teethe at almost 1 year. Today, let’s learn more about teething in babies. When do babies start teething? Babies usually start teething 6 months after birth. Some babies start teething at 3 months, while others start at 12 months. The first teeth to come in are usually the lower incisors, followed by the two upper incisors, and most children will have all 20 baby teeth by age 3, with the baby teeth gradually replaced by permanent teeth between the ages of 5 and 13. New parents must know the 5 major stages of baby teething 1. central incisor: 6 months in the lower jaw; 7 and a half months in the upper jaw; 2. lateral incisor: 7 months in the lower jaw; 9 months in the upper jaw; 3. first premolar: 12 months in the lower jaw; 14 months in the upper jaw; 4. canine: 16 months in the lower jaw; 18 months in the upper jaw; 5. second premolar: 20 months in the lower jaw; 2 years in the upper jaw. Although there is a certain regularity in the eruption of milk teeth, each baby is different and there is variability among individuals, and it is impossible for every baby to have the same teething time. Some babies may have individual teeth that erupt in reverse order, but ultimately they do not affect the alignment of the teeth and do not need to be treated. How to deal with baby’s teething discomfort Baby’s “signs of teething” usually appear 1~2 months earlier, if handled properly and in time, mothers and fathers can smoothly help baby through this period. The eruption of the first tooth will stimulate the gum nerve, which will cause an increase in salivary gland secretion. The skin around the mouth of some babies is constantly soaked with saliva and may grow a rash or even rough and cracked. Care: You can prepare a soft gauze, wipe off the saliva with a soft towel dipped in warm water, wipe the action must be gentle, to avoid rubbing the skin caused by infection. 2, gum discomfort The gum nerve is stimulated when the teeth erupt, and the baby’s gums can be a little uncomfortable, such as itchy gums and sore gums, and even some babies go from biting their own little hands to biting their mother’s nipples and biting their family’s shoulders. Because biting hard is the only way to release the pressure inside the gums and make him feel more comfortable. Care: Gently wipe your baby’s gums with gauze dipped in some cold water every day. Or give your baby some frozen dental chews. 3, fever Some babies will have fever during the teething stage. This is a normal physiological reaction caused by the process of teeth wearing out the oral mucosa. Care: As long as the baby’s temperature does not exceed 38 degrees, and good spirit, strong appetite, there is no need for special treatment, let the baby drink more boiled water on the line; if the temperature exceeds 38.5 ℃, and accompanied by irritable crying, refusing milk and other phenomena, you should promptly consult a doctor. 4.Irritability When the baby’s teeth are slowly coming out of the gums, the pain may increase and the baby will cry and be irritable. Care: Generally, if you let your baby bite the teething stick and divert its attention, it will usually quiet down. In addition, you can also give your baby a face massage to relax the facial muscles when he is teething, which can also play a better role in achieving better results. Poor appetite Teething babies often become restless at feeding time. He may seem eager to suck because he wants to put something in his mouth, but once he starts sucking, his teeth may become sore from the sucking action, which can make him refuse food. Care: Give your baby something cool to eat because of the swollen gums. Babies who take bottles can have their pacifier holes adjusted appropriately so that they can easily drink and not choke on the milk. If they really don’t want to suck, they can drink from a cup or spoon instead. Sleep may be affected Teeth eruption affects sleep most easily when the first tooth erupts and when the baby grinds his teeth. Care: This will not last long, so stay patient and use the methods described above to soothe your baby as much as possible. After the milk teeth erupt, make sure to pay attention to the cleaning of the milk teeth, rinse the baby’s mouth with water after meals and brush the baby’s teeth with a toothbrush with soft bristles. After the first baby tooth erupts, it is time to start seeing the dentist regularly. How to brush baby’s teeth? 1. Gauze period Because the baby is not teething at this time, saliva will play a natural oral cleaning role. Even if some milk remains on the mucous membrane of the cavity after breastfeeding the baby, it can be rinsed by the baby’s own saliva. Or mothers can also use sterilized cotton swabs with water, and then gently clean the baby’s mouth. 2.Brushing period One hand pulls the baby’s cheeks slightly apart to see the situation inside the mouth; the other hand holds a toothbrush and brushes every side of the teeth horizontally and horizontally. If it is not convenient to brush your baby’s teeth, you can feed your baby some plain water after drinking milk to wash down the milk in the mouth. 4.Buy toothbrushes There are toothbrushes available in the market that are suitable for each baby’s age, so try to choose a toothbrush with soft bristles and a small brush head according to your baby’s age. Choose a toothbrush with a cute shape as a motivation for your baby to brush his teeth; you can start brushing without toothpaste. Do not choose mint-flavored toothpaste, which is too stimulating for babies. It is also not advisable to choose a particularly sweet and fruity toothpaste, so that your baby will not swallow it.