Teething is a real test not only for children, but also for parents. Some babies experience this process quite easily, while others have to endure such troubles as pain, fever, runny nose and cough. In any case, parents should do everything to ease the condition of the crumbs. It will take quite a while, and the child will be able to chew food and will please mom and dad with a snow-white smile.
When do the first teeth begin to erupt?
This process for each baby proceeds individually. The mother may notice the first signs of teething when the baby is not even two months old. But this does not mean at all that the first tooth will appear from day to day.
In very rare cases, babies are born with the first teeth. In most infants, teeth begin to appear after six months of age.
The most painfully erupted first, as well as chewing teeth. The milk teeth in most cases erupt in babies in this order:
- The first incisors.
- The second incisors.
- The first molars.
- Fangs.
- Second molars.
A common occurrence is a runny nose during teething. But this event should not take parents by surprise. It is worth preparing a first-aid kit in advance, in which there should be preparations that alleviate the condition of the child.
How to understand that the baby’s teeth are being cut?
To determine that a child will soon have teeth is quite simple. The kid becomes moody and irritable. He can cry for any reason.
The baby's gums turn red and swell. As a result of this, appetite may be absent and salivation increases. Teething may accompany a runny nose, cough, as well as fever.
If a child's teeth are being cut, the symptoms can be very different. The first thing that can alert parents is the child’s desire to taste everything. The baby does this not at all in order to anger the parents. With the help of surrounding objects, the child seeks to scratch the gums, reduce pain.
What should alert you?
If the above signs are absolutely normal, then a number of symptoms should alert parents. In some cases, you should immediately contact your pediatrician. During teething, the baby's immunity is significantly reduced. The body becomes more susceptible to various infections. You should immediately consult a specialist if the child has vomiting and diarrhea. Dehydration is very dangerous for a baby up to a year.
It should also be alert that a runny nose during teething is accompanied by a very high body temperature. If the indicator reaches 39 ° C, parents should call an ambulance. The doctor will determine the exact cause of the fever and help alleviate the condition of the child. In a home medicine cabinet, there should always be ibuprofen-based baby preparations. With their help, parents will be able to lower the temperature of the baby before the doctor arrives. Moreover, if the baby’s body temperature does not exceed 38 ° C, it is not recommended to lower it.
Teething Runny Nose
It is a runny nose is one of the most common symptoms of teething in a child. But parents must first make sure that the discharge from the nose is not accompanied by a viral infection. When teething, the discharge is always clear and liquid. While the common cold caused by the infection is characterized by yellow and thick discharge. A runny nose should pass immediately after the baby has a tooth.
The task of parents is to facilitate the breathing of the baby. It is necessary to prevent the drying of mucus in the nasal cavity. In order for the child to breathe well, a nasal aspirator should be used. This is a special device that allows you to quickly remove mucus from the nasal cavity. Special droplets will also help ease the baby’s breathing. But drug treatment should only begin after an examination by a doctor. The pediatrician will tell you how the drugs should be used in a particular case.
Coughing during teething in an infant
Not only a runny nose during teething is common enough. The process may also be accompanied by a wet cough. The explanation is very simple. The mucus that is formed by the nasal glands is collected in large quantities in the nasopharynx. Especially often cough is found in children who still do not know how to sit. In older babies, seizures can occur at night.
Parents have the power to facilitate teething in children. Runny nose should be eliminated first. If you prevent the appearance of mucus, then you can get rid of cough. Special vasoconstrictor drugs will come to the rescue. But medical treatment can be selected only on the recommendation of a pediatrician. Self-medication can harm a child. It is not recommended to use vasoconstrictor drugs for a long time. The medicine can be addictive.
The child's teeth are cut. How can I help you?
Teething pain is the main cause of moods and poor night sleep.
In the daytime, massage has a good effect. Mom can, after washing her hands, independently massage the gums to the child. There are also special teething toys on sale. They have a ribbed structure. A child can gnaw a toy and massage his gums in this way.
At night, a special cooling gel will help to improve the condition of the baby. It often includes chamomile, which is a natural antiseptic. The gel not only reduces pain, but also reduces inflammation. Such a tool will help the baby sleep peacefully throughout the night.
We give the child more attention
It is not easy for those mothers whose babies have their teeth cut. Komarovsky believes that the key to a child’s well-being during this period is his peace of mind.
At the time of teething, mother should devote all her time to the baby. He must not be allowed to cry a lot and be capricious. Crying can provoke an increase in temperature and an even greater decrease in immunity. As a result, a viral infection can also join simple teething.
With a baby, you should walk more in the fresh air, carry it in your arms. Thus, the baby will be able to escape from pain, and the process of teething will proceed more calmly.
The child refuses food
Coughing and runny nose during teething are far from the only troubles.
Very often, kids refuse to eat. Mums who breastfeed their babies are much easier. Breast milk not only gives the baby the opportunity to get enough, but also relieves pain. In addition, babies do not refuse their mother’s breasts almost never.
If a baby's teeth are being cut, how to help him, every mother should know. In no case can you make a crumb! The child will be able to restore body weight when the pain decreases. The baby should be given more to drink. It can be herbal tea, compote or fruit drink. Make sure that the drink is not too cold.
The baby’s menu may include liquid cereals and well-mashed vegetable purees. During teething, it is worth offering the baby those products that he loves the most. It is better to feed the baby often in small portions.