Slashing teeth: a disease or a temporary nuisance? The teeth are hard to do, what should I do? We will answer all your questions in our today's article dedicated to the health of the baby.
Every mother is disturbed by the process of teething in the baby. It is impossible to predict when and how this process will take place in your child. Someone notices already got out a zubik, and someone faces high fever, increased salivation, swollen gums, loss of appetite, loose stools, moods, and sleepless nights. The above characteristics are characteristic of erupting teeth. However, it is very important not to overestimate your own confidence and not to confuse them with the symptoms of a beginning viral infection. Therefore, if you are confronted with one or more of the described manifestations, the most correct decision will be to see a doctor. The pediatrician will examine the baby and exclude the possibility of a more serious illness.
After you have made sure that your child is not threatened with complications, take measures that can alleviate his suffering associated with erupting teeth.
At a temperature of 38 degrees and above, it is necessary to give the child an antipyretic. However, if the fever lasts for three days or more, it is necessary to inform the doctor, as this may be a sign of a disease that is not associated with the teeth.
When irritated around the mouth and on the chin, resulting from profuse salivation, a baby cream that your child does not have allergies will help.
With inflammation, the gums can become both white and red (close to purple) colors. For some children, inflamed gums are very disturbing, which explains the whims and desire to bite and pull everything in the mouth. Relief can be brought by a chilled teethers for teeth, gum massage with a clean finger, peeled apple or cabbage leaf. According to the doctor's prescription, it is also possible to use drugs that have the effect of local anesthesia (Kamistad, Kalgel, etc.).
If you lose your appetite and refuse to eat, do not insist and force the baby to eat. Eating only increases the feeling of discomfort and itching in the gums. The kid, who has just reached for the spoon, can flatly refuse to take food, because he experiences unpleasant sensations. Put the baby to his chest, give him a milk formula, so he will make up for the lack of vitamins and nutrients.
In case of a disorder of the stool, it is also worth informing the doctor, since this symptom is not considered directly related to erupting teeth.
If the child rubs or pulls himself by the ear or cheek, this may be a sign of erupting teeth. But similar manifestations are also characteristic for otitis (inflammation of the middle ear). Initially, check yourself - at the same time, press the fingers of both hands on both the child's ears when he is calm. When you have an otitis baby sharply screams. However, in any case, you should pay the doctor's attention to such a concern of the baby. The above recommendations can help alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with erupting teeth. But you must remember that all anxiety ceases and becomes less important when the kid feels your support, the warmth of your embrace and hears your calm voice. If you can support the child, calm him, he will believe that the pain will soon subside. Teeth are not cut for too long. Take this stage as the next step to growing up. Be sure of your actions and that together you will cope with any difficulties. Read the story to the little one, tell how a small tooth wants to go outside to meet his master and how he (the tooth) is scared inside, because he does not know what awaits him. Explain to your child what happens to his gums, which makes him uncomfortable. Children understand much more than parents can imagine. They are able to perceive not only words, but also the slightest changes in the mood of their mother. Your task is to give the child confidence that everything is fine with him.