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Teething: Signs, Symptoms, and Relief
How to help your baby through the teething phase.
In9Months Team
Teething can be rough. Here's how to recognize it and help.
Signs of Teething
- Drooling (so much drooling)
- Gnawing/chewing on everything
- Fussiness
- Swollen gums
- Sleep disruption
- Ear pulling (referred pain)
What Doesn't Cause Teething
High fever, diarrhea, severe diaper rash. If baby has these, it's likely illness, not teeth.
Relief Options
- Chilled (not frozen) teething toys
- Cold washcloth to chew
- Gum massage with clean finger
- Infant Tylenol or Motrin (after 6 months, ask pediatrician)
What to Avoid
Teething tablets, benzocaine gels (FDA warnings), amber teething necklaces (choking/strangulation risk).