Some signs that your baby may be teething:
- red cheeks or rash on cheeks
- increased saliva/drooling
- restlessness
- irritability
- loss of appetite
What to do?
- Let your child chew on a cold, hard object, such as a teething ring. The coldness helps ease the discomfort and the hardness will speed up the eruption of the tooth.
- Massaging your child’s gums with a clean finger can help reduce pain and discomfort during teething.
- Teething gels or ointments (ask your pharmacist for a brand name) are used to numb the gums and reduce the discomfort.
- Teething cookies or biscuits are not a good choice as they contain sugar and may lead to tooth decay.
