Can't Smile Without You

Can’t Smile Without You

Jonee Slimwitch

Teething means the eruption of teeth out from the gums...

Teething happens in babies between 5-7 months. There are babies who got their teeth as early as 4 months and some are way too late. Still, no matter how long it takes, it is always appreciated.

(My son and his first teeth.. That's right after eating something.. Way back 2011)

Usually, first teeth to come out are the ones at the bottom, central incisors. When these little pearls come out, the gums are swollen and reddish.

(He felt better this time.. No more swelling and reddish gums..)

When your baby’s teeth are about to erupt, you will notice some of the following:

• Drooling
• Crying
• Biting
• Loosing appetite
• Irritability
• Discomfort
• Lack of sleep or altered sleeping pattern
• Fever (for some babies like my son)

Your baby may encounter some or all of the above. There are some tips below on how to ease their pain:

• Gum massage (slightly)
• Use teething gel (given by the pedia)
• Always keep the chin, around the mouth and neck areas dry so they won’t have rashes.
• Keep their hands dry and clean (especially when they are biting those so that microorganisms won’t lodge in between the fingers).
• Use clean cold cloth for massage.
• Use teething rings.

But more than those tips, mommies should be patient and understanding in these times because only their love and care could ease magically their babies’ pain and discomfort.

After all, we all can’t smile without TEETH!

(Almost complete teeth. Taken January 2013, at age 1 year old and 9 months.
Good job Tita Hana Deonoso for this photo.)

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