Is My Baby Teething?

This is one question I've been waiting to ask myself. Indeed an exciting idea but the whole experience is so much to endure by our little ones. Common signs of teething are red and swollen gums, red flushed cheeks, heavy drooling, sleepless at night, not feeding well, irritable and unsettled. They may also develop high temperature, and for some, even diarrhea.

Our babies have started developing their teeth when they were still in our womb. Teeth buds were formed in their gums, and now that their teeth have come out, that's what's causing their gums to be painful. Teeth rings are very much helpful. They would really want to bite on something to ease the pain. Sucking can cause more blood to rush to the swollen area, thus making their gums more sensitive and turning away from feeding bottles. 

This is the part when you worry the most because with Daphne, she refused to drink her milk and would rather sleep. She takes in water from time to time but is never enough to sustain her, so I really focused on her solids and exerted much effort to make sure she drinks her milk. You could imagine the noise in our room.

Here are some helpful things I believe we should have when baby teething occurs.

1. Teether - make sure it is clean before giving it to your baby. I bought this when she was still 4 months old. No particular brand in mind except that it should be BPA free.

Her teethers are always sterilized so not to invite more complications. 

2. Thermometer - doesn't matter if it's digital or not as long as it's working well and gives accurate figures. Keep out of reach from baby.

3. Paracetamol - this is what I gave Daphne when her fever went up to 38.8 degree Celsius on the first night. Always consult with baby's pediatrician before giving her any type of medicines. 

4. Some Mommies gave their kids teething gel. I tried natural honey and it helped a lot. You can use it while gently massaging baby's gums.

Note that they do not guarantee to prevent pain away 100% but it' worth having these important stuff at home. My baby's fever finally went down (but still unstable), so I will have a visit with her doctor today. The experts have the say so we should ALWAYS trust them when it comes to healthcare.