Teething in babies: Signs to watch out for, tips to soothe

That said, excessive drooling can indicate health complications like diarrhea, which can lead to diaper rash. Consult your doctor immediately in such cases. Which is the right toothbrush for your child? 3. Crying and irritability The baby is usually more cranky and fussy during the teething process because of the tender, swollen gums. Get rid of your child's thumb sucking habit for good 4. Fever Your baby might experience a slightly raised temperature (less than 101 degrees Fahrenheit) during teething. Contact your doctor if the body temperature rises beyond this and persists. 5. Sleep disruption During this time, babies may also find it difficult to sleep at night or during nap time because of the discomfort your little one might feel from swelling and soreness. How to soothe a teething baby Follow these tips to soothe your teething baby: 1. Try putting something cold in your baby's mouth like a cold pacifier, cool water or clean wet washcloth. 2. Don't stop your baby from chewing or biting but make sure whatever he or she puts in the mouth in safe and clean. 3. You can also massage on your baby's gums and rub them with your clean finger. Massaging your baby's gums before each feeding may keep her from biting while breastfeeding. 4. Call the doctor in case of abnormal symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, rashes, excess fever or cough and congestion. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttps://vimeo.com/user101137035