How To Recognise The Early Signs Of Teething
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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.
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Then one day you discover the first tooth, and sleeping goes back to normal.
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?
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Teething signs to look out for
There's 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
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If your baby is uncomfortable and you are unsure whether it is teething or an illness, do not hesitate to consult your doctor or simply Ask Me here.
Now that you know when and what to look for, you are well prepared to face this important milestone in your baby's development.
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