A child’s precious smile is one of my favorite things in the world. Unfortunately, when new teeth are coming in, it can be an uncomfortable process for some children. Symptoms of teething can include red swollen gums, chewing/biting fingers or objects, and increased drooling. Tooth eruption can begin as early as 4 months and as late as 12 months. Below is a graphic showing the average timing for children’s teeth eruption and shedding.
Here are some tips for soothing gum pain while your child is teething:
Some things we do NOT recommend:
It can be hard to watch your child be in pain. Try and remember teething pain is temporary and will resolve eventually, usually in just a few days.
A child’s precious smile is one of my favorite things in the world. Unfortunately, when new teeth are coming in, it can be an uncomfortable process for some children. Symptoms of teething can include red swollen gums, chewing/biting fingers or objects, and increased drooling. Tooth eruption can begin as early as 4 months and as late as 12 months. Below is a graphic showing the average timing for children’s teeth eruption and shedding.
Here are some tips for soothing gum pain while your child is teething:
Some things we do NOT recommend:
It can be hard to watch your child be in pain. Try and remember teething pain is temporary and will resolve eventually, usually in just a few days.
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