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Spotting the Signs of Baby Teething
Babies can be pretty fussy when they’re teething. The bad news is that they seem to be perpetually teething in the first two years or so. This can make it hard to figure out whether there’s a new tooth emerging or if there’s another problem altogether. To help you out, here are some of the signs that a new tooth is about to make an appearance in your baby’s mouth.
Teething and colds have a lot of the same symptoms, so keep a close eye on the situation. As the teeth are pushing their way up, they can cause pressure on the ear canals and sinuses. This creates the appearance of having a cold. You might only notice some minor sinus congestion or it could be as severe as a painful ear infection.
You might be surprised to realize that ear infections are a sign of baby teething. Ear infections can be a result of the new teeth causing pressure to the baby’s ear canal. This causes fluid to back up and become infected. You’ll need to deal with an ear infection immediately in order to avoid damage to the baby’s hearing.
Likewise, your child may develop a fever during the teething process. However, you should be aware that normal teething will not result in a high fever. Never ignore a high fever in an infant. There’s a risk that he or she has an ear or sinus infection. You’ll need to take your baby to its pediatrician to be examined and see if a prescription is in order.
When your little one is teething, there will be several other symptoms you can look for. Rosy cheeks are a common sign of teething, for instance. You might notice that one cheek is red and the other is normal; chances are the new tooth will emerge on the side that’s red.
Excessive drooling is one more symptom of teething. Of course, babies always drool, but during teething it will increase dramatically. You might even find that you have to change your baby’s clothes frequently because of the excessive drooling.
If your baby is constantly crying and showing signs of discomfort, it’s possible that teething is to blame. One of the worst symptoms of teething is excessive crying. And this will typically lead to sleep problems as well. Either of these situations will be uncomfortable for both you and your baby.
Most sources of baby advice recommend giving your child a carefully measured dose of infant pain reliever to provide some relief. But make sure you talk to the baby’s pediatrician before you give your child any type of medication.