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Soothe a Teething Baby
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Take a bite out of teething
Sleep? Who needs it! For many new parents it's more of a rarity than a reality. This becomes increasingly apparent when your baby's drool faucet turns on and the first set of teeth begin to show.
Teething can be painful in more ways than one. Aside from interrupting sleep, it can make your baby irritable, inspire a constant desire to chew on anything and anyone within reach, and cause a host of other symptoms. On the other hand, some babies just glide right through the process with hardly a peep. It all depends on the infant (and maybe a little luck).
Fortunately, there are many tried-and-true ways to help your baby--and yourself--through this potentially trying process. We'll help you find one that works for everyone involved, even the sandman.
Before you begin
While the average age teething begins is six to seven months, it can happen as early as two months or as late as 12. Heredity often determines when it occurs. Once teething starts, you can expect about four to six new teeth to come in every four months or so, until all 20 teeth have arrived (usually by the child's third birthday).
The first teeth most commonly seen are the two bottom-front, followed by the two top-front. The rest tend to follow a similar pattern, working their way back toward the molars. However, individual variations should be expected.
The guidelines we'll show you will offer a range of soothing possibilities. You may find the way your child responds to a remedy depends on his or her age. But remember, if your child seems particularly miserable at any point, teething may not be the problem, so consult your pediatrician.
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Go to Step 1 of 4
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| 2TORIAL NECESSITIES |
- Soft, cotton cloths
- Gauze
- Chilled foods (see Step 4)
- Some teething rings or toys
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