12 Signs of Teething in Babies

Baby notes: Brandon is the king of drool! My once sweet little boy has undergone a personality change. Now he is fussy all the time. He is refusing to eat and hardly sleeps at all because he wakes up constantly. I wonder how does he manage? I think im a walking zombie

Teething is the the physical emergence of your baby's first set of teeth. Your baby may begin to start teething around the age of 4-7 months typically. However some babies may not get their first tooth until after their first birth day. It helps to know what to expect and what you can do to get through the process that can be helpful.

If your little one has excessive drooling, pulling at the ear, cranky behavior, and sleepless nights these are just a few of the signs that your baby may be teething. The signs and symptoms can vary among babies and your experience may differ or have similarities when you are talking with other parents. Truth be told most parents can fully understand the plight of this stage of development and the frustration that can accompany. Although it can take some some time for a tooth to erupt, be patient and work with your baby.

12 Signs of Teething in Babies

1. Drooling


2. Chin or face rash


3. Biting/Gumming


4. Cranky/irritable


5. Refuse feedings


6. Ear pulling


7. Low-grade fever


8. Diarrhea


9. Swollen gums


10. Poor sleeping



Teething Relief Remedies

Here are a few remedies to help ease the pain



1. Chewing. at this stage your baby will put most things in his mouth as a way to soothe their gums. As he mouths objects the gnawing action helps to relieve the pressure on achy gums.


Cool things to chew on: icy cold object numb the gums!

teethers: place one of your baby's favorite teething rings in the freezer for a few minutes

frozen fruit: try placing a chunk of mango or banana in the freezer and then place it in one of those mesh feeder bags.

teething cloths: you can make a teething cloth out of a clean cotton wash cloth. Place one in the freezer for a few minutes and let him chew and gnaw on it. He will love it

*Always make sure your baby is sitting upright and that you supervise your baby when he is eating

Baby note: One of the moms in my playgroup suggested a great teething remedy for Chloe. She suggested soaking a clean cloth in plain ole water and placing it in a freezer bag and then in the freezer. At this point im willing to try almost anything to give my baby some relief. Why is teething always the pits?


2.Rub a clean finger on your baby's swollen gums. Using a side to side motion to gently massage the gums.


3. Excessive drooling can cause a rash on your baby's cheeks and chin. Try keep petroleum jelly on the skin as a protectant. Keep lots of bibs handy and change them often.