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How To Recognise The Early Signs Of Teething

... and stay ahead of worries and baby sleep problems

The signs of teething are very recognisable but easily confused with other causes. Most symptoms of baby teething are mild and often occur with other common infant sleep problems too.

Also, not all babies will show all symptoms. Some show none at all and will simply surprise you with that shiny first tooth one day. Baby teething with flushed cheeks

You may only notice that your baby suddenly stops sleeping through the night with no obvious reason.

Then one day you discover the first tooth, and sleeping goes back to normal.

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Or ... your baby may be the perfect example and have all possible baby teething symptoms.

In any case, once you know when and what to look for, you will be better prepared and ahead of possible worries and sleep troubles.

When can you expect the first signs? Check when do babies start teething?

Teething signs to look out for

Let's distinguish three types of symptoms:

In and near baby's mouth - most typical of teething

Dribbling
Flushed cheeks
Skin rash or chapped skin around the mouth
Urge to put fingers in her mouth
Urge to bite or chew on everything around
Sore red gums
Whitish gum spots
You can feel a tooth (gently touch with a clean finger)

Baby's body

Runny nose
Slightly raised temperature (but no fever)
Diaper rash

Baby's mood

Cranky, irritable
Restless
Disturbed sleep
Unexplained crying
Less appetite

The in and near baby's mouth ones are clearly most typical of teething. The other symptoms also occur when your baby has a cold, a viral infection, suffers from fungal infection, etc.

If your baby is uncomfortable and you are unsure whether it is teething or an illness, do not hesitate to consult your doctor.

Now that you know when and what to look for, you are well prepared to face this important milestone in your baby's development.

Remember you can also optimise sleep through baby teething and find effective teething remedies.

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