How to Soothe a Teething Baby 4 Months

One of the biggest milestones that parents have to cross while raising a child is Teething. Teething refers to the eruption of teeth in babies. This is the most challenging phase of growth for both, the baby and the parents, as both have to go through it. Let's have a look at some of the common questions that every parent have regarding teething:

When does Teething start in babies:

It usually start when a baby turns 6 months old and will continue till he turns 2.5 years old. For some children teething may begin as early as 4 months and may last till they turn 3 years old.

What are the Signs Of Teething:

Every baby experiences teething differently. Let us look at some of the signs:

1. Red and Swollen gums can be seen just before eruption of the teeth. This indicates that you should be prepared to welcome your child's first tooth.
   
2. The baby start to Drool and you can notice a lot of liquid flowing through their mouth.
   
3. Due to excessive drooling, the baby may experience chafing and the skin near the mouth may become red or sore. To avoid the rashes, you can apply some moisturizer to it.
   
4. Babies start to bite whatever comes in the reach of their mouth. It may be your fingers, baby teethers, feeding bottles, or your nipples.
   
5. Some babies experience no pain while teething while some may Cry a lot because of the pain caused while the teeth erupt. The teeth that erupt, pinches the gums which causes pain.
   
6. They may refuse to eat food because of immense pain and may also not have a sound sleep at night.
   
7. They may rub their ears, cheeks, chin or eyes while teething.

How to soothe a teething baby:

To relief your baby from teething, try these parents- tested techniques:

Teething Toys or Teethers: This is one of the best options for the babies to soothe teething pain. The babies love to chew and the gumming action provide counter pressure on the teeth and pushes them up in the mouth. This mechanism causes immense relief for the babies. A number of teethers are available in the market and online.

• The traditional teethers used to be of wooden material that were light in weight and easy to handle by the babies but now-a-days silicon teethers are available in the market. These are medically proven and are not harmful at all for your baby. You can purchase different types of teethers, such as- rounded or pointed.
  
• Another natural soother to your teething will be your clean finger. Just clean your finger properly and wipe it with a clean cloth, put it in your baby's mouth and let them chew it for some time. You can also offer a mild massage to the sore gums. This is the best teethers of all.
  
• You can also get a finger brush from the market, you just have to wear it in your finger and put it in your baby's mouth. Let them chew it or you can rub a bit on their sore gums. The brush has very soft and minute bristles that are safe for a 6 month old.

Cold Temperature: Another big soother to your irritable baby is the cold temperature remedy.

• Refrigerator: Keep the teething toys in the refrigerator for a few minutes and offer it to your baby. The cooling sensation will relieve the pain immediately.
  
• Similarly, you can keep a wet clean cloth too in the refrigerator and that can be offered later for chewing.
  
• Instead of giving warm water to your baby, provide them cold water. The temperature needs to be cool, it should not be chilled else they may encounter cold.
  
• You can also try to give them fruits purees that are cooler in comparison to the food that your offer. Remember, the fruits do not have to be straight away taken out from the refrigerator and offered. Keep them out for 2-3 hours and then make a puree and offer them. This should be offered in baby feeder mesh bag else it may encounter choking.

Medicines/ Pain Relievers: If the above mentioned techniques do not work, i.e. In spite of Chewing, Rubbing, Sucking you baby is still cranky and crying please see for a doctor. He is the right person to be reached. Your baby's pediatrician can provide you with some pain relieving medicines that can save you and your baby from this pain.

Things To Be Avoided While Soothing A Baby:

• Do not provide them dirty teethers. Always wash the teethers prior use.
  
• Do not provide chilled purees and teethers, the temperature should be cold enough to touch.
  
• Do not give medicine by asking your relative or friends, just consult a doctor first.
  
• Do not give any ayurvedic gels or any ointments to be rubbed on baby's gums, your baby may not like the taste and may seizure.

Does Teething Accompany Fever and Diarrhea?

As per the grandma tales and many mothers, their children show signs of fever, diarrhea and runny nose when their teeth erupt but as per IDA, this is not true. All these may be caused because your child puts dirty fingers in their mouth or he/ she may be putting mobiles, dirty teether in the mouth.

What Else Should I Be Prepared For, Once Teething Starts:

Once teething starts, your baby will be prepared to have the solids, and his sensory development will start at a faster rate.

In a few months, by the time your baby starts teething, he will be ready for weaning too.

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