Patient's question:
My friend's baby is almost a year old, but they haven't started teething yet. My friend is a bit worried. My friend remembers hearing from older people that babies usually start teething at 6 months. Could you please tell me what are the signs of teething in newborns?Doctor's answer:
During teething, babies may experience discomfort such as restlessness, sleep disturbances, drooling, biting, thumb sucking, brushing teeth, shaking their head, and other symptoms. Sometimes the gums may be painful, causing low-grade fever and leading to incessant crying. At this time, mothers should be more attentive and caring in caring for their children. Hold the child more, breastfeed, comfort them more, say more "good" words to them, and offer more reassurance. Avoid letting the child bite hard objects, which may cause bleeding gums, and then gently massage the gums with clean fingers to alleviate the pain. When drooling, provide the child with a "necklet" to protect the neck, and use a soft, absorbent towel to gently wipe the corners of the mouth, cheeks, chin, and other areas to prevent redness and wrinkles.