All babies are different, when it comes to teething. But your baby will probably get their first tooth some time during their first year. Lets find out how to spot when your baby is teething and what order your baby’s teeth are likely to appear in. Therefore what are the signs your baby is teething?
How to analyse if your baby is teething?
Some babies are born with their first teeth. Others start teething before they are 4 months old, and some after 12 months i.e. after their first birthday. But most babies start teething at around 6 months.
Symptoms and Signs your baby is teething:
Baby teeth sometimes emerge with no pain or discomfort at all. but sometimes you may see below signs and symptoms:
- They’re not sleeping very well
- Their gum is sore and red where the tooth is coming through
- They have a mild temperature of less than 38C
- They have 1 flushed cheek
- They have a rash on their face
- They’re rubbing their ear
- They’re dribbling more than usual
- They’re gnawing and chewing on things a lot
- They’re more crying and irritable than usual
What order do baby teeth come in?
While it’s hard to know exactly when they’ll arrive, the order baby teeth come in is more predictable. Most commonly, baby teeth arrive in the center first and move outward in the following pattern:
- Central incisors (two in the centre of the mouth; usually the bottom pair first followed by the top pair)
- Lateral incisors (the next spot over from the middle)
- First molars (those closest to the opening of your baby’s mouth)
- Canines (on either side of the lateral incisors)
- Second molars (in the very back)
Teething Remedies:
Teething can be distressing for some babies, but there are ways to make it easier for them. Every baby is different, and you may have to try a few different things until you find something that works for your baby.
- Keep your baby’s face and mouth dry.
- Use teething rings and toys.
- Use teething gels.
- Pain reliefs.
- Preventing teething rashes.
- consult a paediatrician or dentist.
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