{"id":329,"date":"2022-06-14T09:45:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T09:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/?p=329"},"modified":"2022-07-13T21:46:05","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T21:46:05","slug":"3-signs-your-baby-is-teething","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/14\/3-signs-your-baby-is-teething\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Signs Your Baby is Teething"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When raising a baby, most know the important milestones their child will experience. There\u2019s the first crawl, the first steps, the first solid food, etc. But a vital development often gets overlooked amid the others: the teething<\/a> process. After all, parents must know how to react once their kids start getting their first \u201cbaby\u201d teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those wanting to be prepared when the time comes, here\u2019s a summary of three common teething signs and some ways to ease the little one\u2019s discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

At What Age Do Babies Teethe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As it turns out, the first tooth\u2019s eruption can vary from baby to baby. Some get them at three or four months old, while others don\u2019t see the first tooth until around or after their first birthday. Still, most infants will have it by the time they\u2019re six months old. However, teething symptoms usually precede the eruption by as much as two to three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs and Symptoms of Teething<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should suspect the start of teething if you notice these three signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drooling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To prepare for the first tooth, a baby\u2019s body often stimulates drooling. This usually starts between ten weeks and four months of age, continuing as long as the little one\u2019s teeth keep coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your infant\u2019s shirts are constantly wet, fasten on a bib to keep them clean and comfortable. Also, gently wipe their chin throughout the day to prevent chapping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you likely already know, teething can cause much discomfort. Many babies try to relieve the pain by applying counter-pressure through biting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being the case, teething babies will gum whatever they can gnaw \u2014 rattles, toys, their hands, you name it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irritability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your little one\u2019s mouth will ache and hurt as their tooth presses on the gums and pokes through the surface. Naturally, that\u2019ll make them fussy and irritable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This upset period, though, can vary in length. Some babies might only be fussy for a few hours, while others can stay that way for days or weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Soothe a Teething Baby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To help reduce your baby\u2019s pain, consider these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n