What are some teething symptoms?

My ONLY 2 1/2 month old seems to be having teething symptoms...but she's so young! She is drooling a lot and has been sucking on her hands quite a bit. She's not fussy, nor does she have a fever. Could it be possible she's teething already? What are some of the other teething symptoms?

What are some teething symptoms?
its hard to tell at this age, but swollen red gums are number 1, tugging on the ear, DROOLING, like u said hands in the mouth alot, i thought my son was teethign that early too and he didnt cut a tooth until around 6 months and believe me you have never seen drool this bad. so it could be just regular 2-3 month things shes doing. babies do drool and eat their hands when their infants so maybe ure doing what i did at that time...looking too far into it. BUT thats what us mommies do!!congrats!
Reply:My mom said diarrhea was an early symptom probably from all the drool





Just so you know, some babies do cut teeth early. Some are even born with teeth - it's uncommon but not unheard of so don't discount it. I'd ask the pediatrician.





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When does teething typically start?





Teething usually begins around 6 months of age. However, it is considered normal for teething to start any time between 3 months and 12 months of age. A total of 20 primary teeth come in, usually by the time your child is about 3 years old.





Teeth usually erupt in a certain order. The lower front teeth usually erupt first. Upper front teeth usually erupt 1 to 2 months later than their corresponding lower teeth.





What are the symptoms of teething?





Some babies can seem cranky during teething. This is likely because of the soreness, swelling and tenderness around the gums of the erupting tooth. These symptoms usually begin about 3 to 5 days before a tooth erupts and disappear as soon as it breaks the skin. Other babies do not show any signs of discomfort from teething.





Babies may bite on their fingers or toys to help relieve the pressure in the gums. They may also refuse to eat and drink because of mouth soreness. Many babies drool during teething, which can cause a rash on the chin, face, or chest.





Some parents claim that during teething their baby has symptoms such as a low-grade fever [100.4° (38°) to 102° (39°)], diarrhea, and ear pulling. Mild symptoms that gradually improve usually are nothing to worry about and may even be related to a viral infection or other condition. Severe or ongoing symptoms should be closely watched and discussed with your doctor.





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Reply:The symptoms of teething vary from child to child. Because of these different experiences, parents and physicians often disagree as to the symptoms of teething and how painful it is. The list below shows symptoms that a teething baby may experience. While most parents usually agree that some or all of the symptoms below happened around the time of teething, it is still recommended that if your baby experiences any of these symptoms you check with your pediatrician to rule out other possible causes for the symptoms.
Reply:drooling is normal at this age most kids will get there first tooth between 4 and six months. Discuss it with your Dr. at her four month visit.
Reply:my son did this as well. our pediatrician told us that months before teething actually starts, the gums prepare themselves by thinning out and it can cause the drooling and chewing. the child most likely won't begin truly teething for another few months and unfortunately those symptoms may be more painful and include congestion, fever, rash around the mouth, and just general pain. a frozen washcloth and a tiny bit of tylenol at bed time will help.
Reply:we've seen those sympoms with our daughter but another one that i didn't know was a cough we took her to the doc and he told us it was another symptom of teething
Reply:Drooling, rosy cheeks, diarreah, crankiness, they bite on absolutely everything in sight, lol......but most of all check for swollen gums...thats a sure sign!
Reply:Um teeth coming through. Duh.





LOL :)





Jaylea is doing the same thing, I think they are figuring out their hands and the drool is just a result of them constantly being in their mouth. Just my thoughts though :)
Reply:I came out with teeth. My son cut his first 2 teethe at 2 months without any symptoms. They say low fever, drooling, crankiness, chewing %26amp; possible diarrhea.
Reply:i say starts being fussy, fever, crying,drooling,


diarrhea. my son started 8 months.
Reply:yes it is possible for a 2 1/2 month old to begin teething...my daughter was about that age when she began teething, but the teeth didn't emerge until she was about 5 1/2 months..they would gradually come and go and then finally they stayed. the symptoms do sound like teething symptoms. are her gums swollen at all? well good luck!