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Formula feedingFoodTeethingMention teething & I'm sure most people start to think of super drooling babies with something...anything in their mouths. While this is usually the case, some babies experience little or no pain during this time. While others are just really hard to settle due to all the uncomfort & pain. There are some babies who are actually born with teeth, sometimes the teeth poke through the gum, only to go back under sometime after. Generally babies start to get teeth at around 4 - 6mths of age. The bottom 2 front teeth are usually the first to appear, followed by the top 2 front. Signs of drooling and chewing everything aren't necessarily signs of teething. Because they are usually introduced to solid foods at around the same time they learn that things can go into the mouth & they are naturally curious little creatures & want to try everything. They also start to produce more saliva than they can swallow.There are many pain relief options available. Teething rings from the fridge is a common way to help ease the discomfort, or a simple face washer rinsed in cold water. It is recommended not to give them ice or things from the freezer because the ice can damage the delicate skin on their gums. Some parents choose to give them a measured dose of infant pain relief medicine. Be careful though to follow the directions on the package.Taking care of your baby's teeth should start at the first sign of them. Simply cleaning your baby's mouth with a clean damp face washer. Get into the habit of incorporating it at bath time. Try to prevent bottle tooth decay by not putting your baby down to sleep with a bottle, especially of milk or juice. It is recommended that your baby visits a dentist approx 6mths after their first tooth has appeared. Let friends & relatives know that you do not want your child to hear dentist horror stories. This will only teach them to be scared of the dentist. It is natural for your child to be nervous and even cry when taking the first trip. Mostly it's due to the strange surroundings... all that weird looking equipment! Discuss what is going to happen there with your child before your visit.
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