Baby First Tooth

The first tooth is announced every baby different. Some hardly notice, and parents to see him suddenly flashed white as snow, when the little one the little mouth gapes. Other children are cranky before the breakthrough, and drooling in a bad mood. You get fat red cheeks, perhaps even respond with diarrhea and mild fever.

Pediatricians also point out that it is not always clear whether the symptoms really are behind the first tooth. After all, babies do well with early infections. For parents, this time does not often interrupted nights, stress and uncertainty. Our baby is crying now, because it gets teeth and pain? Does it make sense to apply a pain reliever? What Teethers are suitable? And what about breastfeeding?

Spitting is one of them
In itself, the breaking of the teeth a perfectly normal, perfectly controlled by the nature of matter. It is only more or less great restlessness accompanied, depending on what kind of guy your child.

One thing that all teething child in common: they spit more. In an instant bib and clothing in the neck and chest are soaked and wet. Now you need additional batches Mullwindeln or small neck and handkerchiefs. The baby and to transfer these change frequently, the only way, rompers and jackets to keep reasonably dry.

The first teether
Now the time comes for the first teething ring. For now have babies that need to chew on hard things. This looks like a massage and helps to break the tooth. Commercially there are a wide range of teething rings for young children.

Then watch out for: A lightweight, easy-to-border teether is safer than if your child chews on toys or any object. Finally, it's all the little ones so grab even saliva, or painted with nontoxic paints beautifully rounded.

Whether hard or soft teether your baby is probably not care. If you opt for a soft copy, you should look carefully. Buy a precaution only teething rings with the words "without plasticizer", "without phthalate" or "PVC free".

For these are now banned. Or equal to those models that are made of polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP). With liquid-filled rings should only be in the refrigerator, but not cool in the freezer. Otherwise they are too cold and injure the delicate mucous membrane of your baby.

Do it too cold carrot
If you prefer, of course, should his child a chilled piece of peeled carrot or give a hard crust. Both, however, only under supervision because your child could choke on pieces bitten.

Gum massage helps with teething: If your baby likes it and does not tolerate, you can massage his dental lamina in between gently with your clean fingers.

Cure for pain
Means for local pain relief for teething you get at the pharmacy. They are simply applied the gums and gently massaged. There is no reason why you use such a product in between, to facilitate your child's teeth. For example, at night, so it's better to sleep.

According to homeopathic remedies, you should consult your pediatrician. You can temporarily distract your baby for some time. If you play with your baby, take a stroll or cuddle, it will certainly remember his discomfort for a while.

Teeth and breastfeeding
The first teeth the way, not mean that breastfeeding is over now. Breastfeeding works well in children with teeth still without restriction.

If you notice that your baby sucks and hardly any tweaks instead with his teeth, remove it from the breast.

The teeth are a sign that your baby will soon be curious to solid food.

As early as the first tooth is pleased by the way of a toothbrush. As early as the first teeth, the dental care once daily should be done with a fluoridated toothpaste. It is best to use a toothbrush with a child-friendly learning small bristle head and soft bristles.