Father and Mother, This is what Babies Need when Teething

Since the fetus is still in the womb, the teeth have been processed to develop, beginning with tooth buds. But these teeth only really grow usually when the baby is born and 4-7 months old. There are babies whose teeth grow faster, perhaps starting at three months of age. While babies whose teeth grow longer may have to wait until they are a year old or more. Generally, teeth grow sequentially starting with two middle teeth in the lower jaw, then two middle teeth in the upper jaw, then one by one the teeth grow on the sides and back of the mouth. The last teeth to appear are the second molars located at the back of the mouth in the upper and lower jaws. These molars usually begin to grow when a child is three years old. After that, the child has a complete set of teeth consisting of 20 baby teeth. When teething, most babies feel the discomfort that is indicated through the following signs.
  • Like to bite.
  • Easily angry or fussy.
  • Babies have difficulty eating and are unable to sleep.
  • Swollen and sensitive gums.
  • Expense a lot of saliva which can then trigger a facial rash.
To reduce the discomfort, parents can take the following steps.

    1. Massage baby's gums

    Massaging the gums of a sick baby is an old-fashioned way that can help relieve tooth pain. Previously, Father or Mother needed to wash their hands thoroughly. Massage baby's gums slowly and a little strong. Pressure from the finger of the father or mother can balance the pressure from under the baby's gum where the teeth are.

    2. Give a bite toy

    Because the baby is actively biting anything, give him a bite toy that is safe to put in his mouth. It is recommended to choose toys made from 100 percent natural rubber, latex, silicone, or wood. Also make sure the toy paint is safe to enter his mouth, usually said to be food paint or food grade. Bite toys filled with liquid can also be an option, but parents need to be aware of fluid leaks. Whatever type of toy material is chosen, make sure the baby doesn't choke or gnaw the toy and swallow the flakes.

    3. Give a cold and tasty!

    Ice works to relieve pain and reduce swelling, like when we compress a sprained ankle. Cold compresses on the gums also work this way. Cool the wet cloth in the refrigerator, then give it to the baby to chew, the cloth can also be dropped with breast milk (ASI). Cold compresses are not limited to using cloths. To make it more fun for your little one, give him something cold and tasty to chew. Cool foods like yogurt, finger food like carrots or bananas if your baby can eat solid food or give cold water from the glass slowly if the baby is 6 months old. Besides food, baby bite toys can also be cooled first in the fridge. But please distinguish, Mother, that what is meant by cold does not mean frozen because frozen food can actually hurt the baby's gums.

    4. Keep breastfeeding the baby

    When teething, each baby can have different tastes in terms of breastfeeding. Some want to suckle more often. And there is also a strike on breastfeeding because when sucking the nipple, the pain in his teeth worsens. And many babies make their Bundle nipples for bite toys. The important thing is to keep giving them ASI, Mother, because teething doesn't mean the end of ASI. If your baby is the type who likes to bite the nipples, try to massage the gums before starting and ending the breastfeeding session.

    5. Give pain medication

    Make this step the last resort and have been consulted to the pediatrician beforehand. Without a doctor's recommendation, avoid using pain relievers to teeth, such as gels and creams, especially for children younger than 2 years. Doctors warn that pain medications for teeth, such as gels and creams that contain benzocaine, can cause deadly conditions, namely methemoglobinemia or conditions that decrease the amount of oxygen in the blood drastically. Meanwhile, if necessary, the doctor will provide pain relievers such as acetaminophen for babies younger than 3 months and ibuprofen for babies less than 6 months old. Be sure to give it according to the dosage recommended by your doctor. However, remember that drugs can irritate the stomach. This can be an additional problem if your baby has trouble eating before as is common in babies who are teething.
Parents need to remember that teething does not cause fever, diarrhea, or vomiting. Therefore, if your baby experiences these symptoms or other worrying symptoms, consult a pediatrician.

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