When a child's teething

When it happens?

This little test. through which all children. The process begins even before you see the first teeth. Usually, they begin to be cut in 4-7 months. First, there are 2 front lower incisors. After a month or two - 4 upper incisors, and a month later - the other 2 lower incisors. Then there are the first molars, and after them - canines. But this is only a general order. Dates appearance of teeth in children may vary considerably.

How to determine that a child teething?

When a child's teething, he is experiencing some discomfort. Here are some signs:

* Weeping
* A small increase in temperature (not above 38 °)
* Drooling (more than usual)
* Irritability
* The child is bitten and dragged into his mouth all of which can reach up
* Irritation of the gums, increased sensitivity to them in certain places

How to facilitate the child's condition?

Try to hug the child often and keep it on hand. To reduce discomfort, which is experiencing a baby, you will also help the following methods:

* Wash and dry your hands. Then, one finger gently massage your baby's gums.
* Many children enjoy special ring of hard rubber, they are happy to bite them during teething. (Not recommended to put these rings in the refrigerator, because they can harden and break a child's mouth).
* Some children like to chew soaked in cool water terry cloth.
* Cool, soft foods, such as applesauce or yogurt,'ll love our child, if he has already moved to this writing, and facilitate his condition while teething.

Do I need to brush your teeth a child?

If the child's teeth have appeared, they must be kept clean:

* With the help of gauze cloth, wipe the child's teeth after meals and before bedtime.
* Gently brush your teeth with a soft infant toothbrush.
* Do not let your child sleep with a bottle in his mouth.
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