The first teeth in a child usually appear in 3-7 months. By the way, in girls this process is faster than in boys. Experienced parents in advance warn expectant mothers about what a “wonderful” period he turns around.
How
are teeth cut in children? Usually, before the
first tooth begins to climb
, the child 's salivation increases within a few weeks - so his body prepares for the fact that soon you will have to eat solid food. But the baby still can not cope with swallowing such a substance as saliva, and therefore, to avoid irritation on the skin, remove saliva with napkins. In addition, if the baby is sleeping on the back, saliva can get into the larynx or lungs, to avoid this, slightly turn the baby’s head to the side while sleeping.
The first teeth in a child are two central incisors. After them already in half a year and a little later two lower lateral incisors appear, and by the year your child flaunts already with a set of 6-8 teeth. Usually the first
tooth is cut most painfully. For some children, it can cause anxiety during the week - the child becomes moody and whining. And for others, the first tooth can come out during the night too - how lucky it is. Symptoms of the fact that the child’s teeth are cut - temperature, lethargy, swelling on the gum in the place where the tooth should appear, sometimes even up to the formation of a hematoma. Do not be alarmed, survive this period with your child and try to alleviate his ailment.
To do this, firstly, prepare a compress of chamomile. Dampen a piece of cloth with a decoction of this healing herb and put in a refrigerator to cool. Let the baby chew on a cool cloth - chamomile will remove inflammation from the gums, and the cold will slightly dull the pain. When the first teeth of a child appear, the baby may refuse to eat the usual food — mother’s milk or a mixture. Prepare a little cool mashed fruit for him from a baked apple or grated peach - he will like such food and will distract him from pain.
Of course, knowing that the “dental” period is approaching, it is better to go to the pharmacy in advance and stock up on medicines. Since temperature is a very frequent companion for cutting teeth, you should buy a paracetamol antipyretic for children. Only in no case do not buy medicines containing aspirin. In addition, remember that if the baby's temperature lasts more than two days, the child refuses food and becomes lethargic, you should consult a doctor.
The first teeth of a child is also the period when the baby begins to pull everything in his mouth and gnaw. And sometimes my mother’s chest also comes under my tooth. To unclench the tightly clenched jaws of the baby, gently push it on the chin. And stock up on pacifiers and special chewing rings for babies. Some of them also have a cooling effect, which will help relieve soreness when cutting teeth. In general, don’t worry, approach this difficult question thoughtfully, and your child will be able to spend it together with you without nerves and pain. Take care of your child!