Teething
There are parents whose children have teething go unnoticed. According to statistics, the teeth begin to erupt in the sixth or seventh month of life, but there are exceptions. In some children, the first tooth appears on the third month, while others – only a few weeks after the first birthday.
Symptoms
During this period, there is more saliva than usual. Saliva moistens the mucous membrane, and contains antibodies that help prevent the penetration of bacteria.
sunet baby fists in his mouth. Swollen gums itch and your child to breathe again, instinctively sunet mouth all he can. There are also children who, because of itching gums may be sucking or pacifier without end.
How to help your child
You can lubricate the gum cooling gel to lubricate the gums or herbal teas that are calming, such as lemon balm and chamomile.
Teething can also cause a slight inflammation of the temperature rises to 38 ° C. You can lubricate the gums anti-inflammatory gel (usually containing chamomile or sage). Apply them to a half hour before feeding.
