Teething in young children is a rather difficult, but very important process. Frequent crying, excessive salivation - these are all accompanying moments, but not all parents know that this can also be accompanied by temperature. About what temperature when teething happens, how much it can hold, and how to get rid of it, and I want to talk.
When?
First you need to decide when the first teeth appear in babies. And only then start to figure out how much the temperature is kept during teething. Doctors say that teething processes in children begin in the range from 4 to 8 months. More precisely, no one can say, because each organism is individual and develops in its own way. However, this is not even the limit. There are babies who are already born with teeth, and for some, the first long-awaited strip on the gum appears by the year, or even later.
Symptoms
So, in order to accurately determine that the moment of teething has arrived, parents can look for the following symptoms in the baby. It is worth saying that there will be several, and not just just one.
- Profuse salivation. Saliva can irritate the chin and neck of the baby, this should not be scared. However, the eruption period should not be confused with the active formation of the salivary glands, which occurs around the age of 3-5 months and is accompanied by stronger salivation.
- Whims (the child at this time can behave very restlessly, often crying for no reason, and then subside).
- Bad sleep (the baby can also sleep poorly, not only during the day, but also at night, because he will be tormented by pain).
- Redness and inflammation (in a child, gums may inflame during teething, cheeks burn).
- Loss of appetite. Some babies refuse to eat during teething. And some, by the way, my mother’s chest is very calming and works as an anesthetic.
- Toys Also at this time, the child will try to tighten everything in his mouth, try "on the tooth." Thus, he will simply scratch his gums. It is good to buy a baby special teething rubber aids that are designed for a given period.
- Temperature (mostly subfertile, but can be high, last a few days).
Well, the fact that the first tooth is about to appear may indicate a small white strip under the gum. You can easily feel it with an ordinary teaspoon, a characteristic light knock or gnashing of a tooth on metal will indicate the appearance of the first tooth.
About indicators
So, what happens and how long does the teething temperature last?
- The temperature in the baby can rise slightly and practically does not affect the state of the crumbs. So, it is in the range of 37.3-37.7 ° C. However, at this time it is necessary to closely monitor the indicators, not missing the moment when they change dramatically.
- Possible temperature, which will be in the range from 38 ° C to 39 ° C. At this time, mom should measure indicators every hour, especially at night. It is also allowed to bring down this temperature.
- Above 39 ° C. Such situations are not so rare. Here mom should be very attentive to the baby and always be ready to call a doctor at home.
It is worth mentioning that often during teething the temperature can change: either rise or fall. Mom should also remember this and carefully monitor all indicators.
The timing
How long does the teething temperature last? Again, I want to say that for each organism, the indicators are individual. There are kids who can have one day, others have about a week. However, pediatricians say that it is considered normal if the temperature lasts no more than three days. Otherwise, you need to seek medical help and get a pediatrician consultation.
Causes of malaise
Many will find it interesting to know why teething in infants is accompanied by malaise (temperature, crying, sore gums). The thing is that for these processes, the child’s body uses as much strength and energy as possible, paying less attention to everything else. Therefore, in this period, the development of various diseases and infections is possible. In addition, inflammatory processes in the mouth significantly weaken the immunity of the crumbs, allowing various pathogenic bacteria to most often affect the throat. In babies, by the way, loose stools can also be observed. The thing is that the baby pulls toys and hands in its mouth, which are not always clean, which provokes the occurrence of intestinal infection. All this negatively affects the body of the crumbs, forcing him to fall into a certain painful state. Briefly answer the question: "Why does teething temperature rise?" - then we can say that the reason for all is a certain weakening of the crumbs immunity in this period.
Heat
What is the teething temperature of a baby? Often it is quite high and reaches values in the region of 38-39 degrees Celsius. However, here it is first necessary to make sure whether this is precisely connected with the processes of teething. So, you can invite a doctor for complacency. Do not be shy to disturb the doctor, because the health of the baby for the mother should be paramount. If it was confirmed that the crumbs really had their teeth cut, the main thing for mom is not to panic and not to get hysterical, running around the house and thinking how to make life easier for the baby. The first thing to remember: the crumbs are important rest. After all, the temperature exhausts the body. Therefore, it is better not to excite the nervous system of the crumbs with games or laughter once again. And be sure to carefully monitor the condition of the baby during this period. If convulsions occur, the temperature must be brought down immediately. The child must be wrapped in a cool sheet, but in no case do not use vinegar rubbing, which can lead to intoxication of the body as a whole.
What temperature can be knocked down?
Very often, mothers want to help the baby and bring down the temperature when teething. However, this is not always necessary, but if done, skillfully. So, first of all, I want to say that it all depends on the age of the crumbs. There are children in whom teething processes appear quite early, even before the age of three months. In this case, parents must withstand up to indicators on a thermometer at 38 ° C ° and only then begin to take measures. Doing this before is not worth it, because the body of a crumb at that age must itself learn to cope with similar problems. However, if earlier the child had cramps with a rise in temperature, it can be knocked down earlier. Basically, with regard to older children, the indicators are mostly the same. It is important to remember that when knocking down, the temperature does not immediately fall to ideal designations, there may be a situation where it only changes by several divisions.
When to call a doctor
There are situations when the temperature of the crumbs rises to a value of 40 ° C. In this case, you need to call an ambulance, you do not need to wait until everything is normalized itself. Also, the parent's fears should be caused by the lethargic state of the child, when the baby only does what is naughty, and possibly moans. Also a poor indicator is blanching of the skin and palpation of the baby's cold extremities.
Help the baby: medicines
Having figured out how much the temperature holds during teething, it is also worth talking about how the baby can be helped in this situation. Indeed, it is often difficult for him to cope with these processes on his own. So, for this today there are a lot of auxiliary tools.
- Drugs based on a substance such as paracetamol. They perfectly help to cope with painful sensations. And for children, for more convenient consumption, they are available in drops, candles or syrup.
- Gels. Great for relieving toothache. They can be with various flavors, astringents. So, there are such drugs as Calgel (not recommended for babies who are prone to diathesis), Camistat (it should be used sparingly, it is more powerful), Solcoseryl paste (in addition to relieving pain, heals wounds and oral sores). And for kids who have allergies, you can recommend a gel such as "Doctor Baby." These methods of pain relief are also great if the child has a temperature when teething molars at any age.
Simple rules for medicines
It is also worth knowing that if the mother gives the child a syrup for the temperature, it will act quickly, however, the effect of lowering the indicators will stay much less than, for example, when using candles. If a child is knocked down with this form of the drug, relief will come within a few hours, but the desired effect will be much longer. As for the gels, they can be used no more than 3-4 times a day, but only if necessary. It is definitely not worth getting carried away with these medications.
Taboo on medicines
Knowing how much the teething temperature can hold on to the baby, parents can start knocking it down. However, this must be done correctly. So, it is strictly forbidden to use such drugs as Aspirin or Analgin. Also, you can not give babies anti-influenza drugs, which may contain components of these drugs.
Non-medical assistance
What else can you do if the baby has a teething temperature? Komarovsky (pediatric pediatrician) says: the first thing that the baby needs at this time is mother. Her warmth, tenderness, care. Parents should not be nervous at this time and break down on the child. More contact "skin-skin" - the baby will already be much easier. Also, many children calm down by their mother’s breasts, you can practice more frequent applications, even if the baby is not hungry. It is also good to try to entertain the baby in order to distract from unpleasant situations. To do this, you can play with him, read books to him. It is also necessary at this time to walk as much as possible in the fresh air. However, in this case, for walking, a sling or an ergo backpack is better than a stroller. If the child has a temperature of 39 with teething, he also needs to be given as much as possible to drink, because in this case the fluid from the body quickly leaves, and its supplies need to be replenished. It is also important to remember that you should not wrap a child at this time, clothing should correspond to the temperature regime or be lighter. It is also necessary to carefully monitor the temperature in the room. The ideal option is when the room is cool, but the temperature is not lower than 17-18 ° C. If it’s hot, the room where the baby is located should be ventilated as often as possible. Also, to help the baby, you can wipe his face from time to time with a swab dipped in cool water. It is good to spend water wipes every two hours. It will be not only pleasant, but also useful for the baby.
What is not worth doing?
There are also some tips on what parents should not do when a baby rises in temperature amid teething.
- If possible, no need to intervene in the course of events.
- Do not let your child bite crackers or a crust of bread (grandma’s method). This will not only distract the baby, but can also scratch his gums.
- Do nothing with the gum so that the tooth appears earlier (cut, massage with hands). So easily you can bring the infection into the body of the crumbs.
- You can not rub the baby with alcohol or vinegar, this can lead to intoxication of the body.