When do baby’s teeth come in?

#Teething in babies Babies develop different types of teeth and different stages in their childhood. Practicing self-care tips and monitoring growth would be the best way to support your baby.

Babies have different growth stages; there are some whose teeth develop fast while others don’t. There are babies who are said to have been born with their first teeth and started teething before four months. However, research was currently conducted on teething in baby’s show that the development stage starts when the baby is around six months. During this period, there are many changes that the baby gets to develop making it difficult for them to engage in their normal activities freely.

When do babies begin teething?

Most babies begin teething when six months old, this happens with either the lower two teeth or upper two teeth developing. However, it is common for babies to begin teething with their lower teeth other than the upper set. The sequence of teeth continues until the baby is around one and a half years when they develop their premolars. It is important to note that, the more teeth the baby develops; the more they develop their chewing skills and tend to eat more rough food.

Signs of teething in babies

Sore gum
It is recommended for parents and caregivers to keep on checking the gums of the baby. Having an issue with the gum is the most important cause of poor feeding. Bearing in mind that the gums are what babies use to chew before developing teeth, having the gums red and sore indicates popping out of other teeth.

Different temperature changes

When your baby experiences mild temperature change, it may indicate that they are teething. Most of the time, the temperature tends to be a bit high at night. Using prescribed medication and other home remedies should be put in place to lower the temperature, to avoid it graduating to a fever.

Drooling

This is the most common sign that your baby is teething, despite that babies drool when they are young, too much drooling and spitting food when eating is a clear indicator.

They chew on things more

When teething, children try to chew things especially toys, clothes, and any other material they find hard. It is advisable to have clean items around the baby should they experience this when developing teeth.

Remedies for pain when teething

•    Talk to your pediatrician for pain-relieving medication
•    Rub their gums with a clean finger or soft material
•    Place a cold ice spoon or any other substance on their gums.

Facts every parent should know about teething in babies

1.    It takes a few months to have the twenty teeth in your baby’s mouth so they should be patient with the development.
2.    Avoid sharing spoons and other feeding material since it may affect your baby’s dental health, normalize sterilizing their utensils.
3.    You can start brushing your baby’s teeth when they are around 18 months, this should be done with a soft toothbrush and baby-friendly toothpaste.
4.    The first teeth developed tend to lose than the other teeth
5.    Exposure to sugary foods and drinks would cause tooth decay in your baby’s teeth.

Teething is an important stage in children's development since it increases their ability to feed on more solid foods. Taking care of your baby during this period is important to ensure that they feel comfortable with the development.