Teething is a process in which the teeth in babies’ mouths begin to appear on their gums. During this period, babies may experience symptoms such as restlessness, crying, watery stools, and putting their hands in their mouths. Parents should support their babies by showing them love and attention to cope with these symptoms. At the same time, using teethers or cold foods can help soothe babies’ gums. Teething may also cause changes in babies’ eating habits. Teething babies can sometimes become sensitive due to temperature changes or acidic foods. In this case, soft and cold foods should be preferred. Taking care of babies’ dental health can make the teething process more comfortable.
How many days do teething symptoms last in babies?
Teething symptoms in babies usually begin 4-8 days before teething and disappear within 3-7 days after teething. In 80% of babies, teething symptoms begin 2 weeks before teething. Teething symptoms in babies include:
- Swelling or redness in the mouth
- Itching or irritation of the gums
- increased salivation
- Insomnia
- Restlessness or irritability
- Anorexia
- Desire to bite or chew
- Fever (rarely)
What is good for teething babies?
Teething can be a difficult process for babies, both physically and emotionally. There are some things you can do to relieve teething symptoms. For parents who ask what is good for a cranky baby who is teething, here are some relaxation methods for teething babies:
- Soak the teething ring or toy in warm water and give it to your baby. Teething rings are designed to scratch and soothe your baby’s gums.
- Apply a cold cloth or towel compress to your baby’s gums. A cold compress can help reduce pain and swelling.
- Apply teething cream to your baby’s gums. Teething creams are designed to help reduce pain and irritation.
- Feed your baby with plenty of water. Water can help moisturize your baby’s gums and relieve pain.
- Try to calm and comfort your baby. Hold your baby, talk or sing to him/her.
- Cold compresses can help reduce pain and swelling. Wet a cloth with cold water and apply it to your baby’s gums.
- Teething creams are designed to help reduce pain and irritation. Be sure to read the label before using teething cream without consulting your doctor.
Teething babies may become restless or irritable due to teething symptoms. Here are some things you can do to relieve teething symptoms:
- Lay your baby down in a comfortable place and talk or sing to him.
- Hold your baby and rock him/her soothingly.
- Feed or breastfeed your baby.
- Put your baby in a warm bath.
What should a teething baby eat?
Teething babies may have a loss of appetite due to pain and irritation in their gums. Therefore, it is important to choose foods to ensure your baby gets adequate nutrition while teething. Foods that are good for teething babies include:
- Soft, easy-to-chew foods: These foods can help soothe and soothe your baby’s gums. For example, you can give boiled vegetables, fruits, yoghurt and pureed foods.
- Hot foods: Warm foods can help reduce pain and swelling. For example, you can give warm soup, warm milk or warm fruit juice.
- Cold foods: Cold foods can help reduce pain and swelling. For example, you can give frozen fruits, ice cream or chilled teething rings.
Offer a variety of options from the above foods to ensure your baby gets adequate nutrition while teething. Observe what your baby likes and eats. If your baby still has no appetite, talk to your doctor.
Herbal methods for easier teething of babies
The teething process of babies usually begins between 4-7 months and can last up to 2-3 years. This process can cause various symptoms in babies, such as pain, swelling, increased salivation, loss of appetite, insomnia and restlessness. Herbal remedies can help relieve babies’ teething symptoms. Herbal methods for easier teething in babies:
- Chamomile tea has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. You can apply a cloth or towel soaked in chamomile tea as a compress to your baby’s gums.
- Teething rings or toys can help scratch and soothe your baby’s gums.
- Teething creams can help reduce pain and irritation.
- Cold foods can help reduce pain and swelling. You can give your baby frozen fruits, ice cream or chilled soup.
- Soft, easy-to-chew foods: Soft, easy-to-chew foods can help soothe and scratch your baby’s gums. You can give your baby boiled vegetables, fruits, yoghurt or pureed food.