My 6 1/2 month old has been pretty much crying all morning and chewing on everything. Does anybody Else's baby cry all day when there teething? I have given Tylenol, teething ring and orajel.
Teething Question?
When my son cuts a new tooth he cries all the time and is super fussy, chews on everything in site and has an almost completely wet shirt from all of the drooling. He usually nurses more so i let him as much as he wants to, he doesn't care for teethers but he does have a pacifier that he only ever uses to chew on at home when teething. Also i give him hylands teething tablets during the day when needed, put ice in the mesh feeders or freeze some applesauce and feed it to him and that helps sometimes and then he gets tylenol before bed. Hope your little one feels better soon.
Reply:My baby is 7 1/2 months old and we are going through the same thing right now. She doesn't really cry all day, but she fusses mostly all day. She just wants to nurse all day and be held. I try to put her in the same room as me and just love on her a lot. I mean, I know it's gotta hurt. The Tylenol should kick in pretty soon and start to help a little. If you have a swing, try putting your baby in it. My baby still loves hers and it helps a little. Good Luck.
Reply:I have heard that some babies will run a slight fever, and also get diarrhea when teething....and crying of course! Also, my sister in law also told me that my nephew was very clingy when he began to teethe. Good luck!!
Reply:Luckily my daughter is not bothered by teething but a close friend has a baby who really suffers and she swears my the medicine called Mediced!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Teething question!!?
How long does it take for a tooth to start showing if they are teething? I dont know if my baby is teething or not she is 3 months old. She has all the symptoms but it has been like 3 weeks now and she has no teeth. What do you think?
Teething question!!?
Babies can teeth for weeks even months before a tooth comes through. My oldest started at 5 months will all the signs of getting a tooth yet she didn't get her first tooth until two days before her first birthday, I was ready to call a dentist. My son started at about 2 months with all of it and had four teeth at 3 months. You really can't predict when a tooth will appear. The main thing is to keep the baby comfy. Use frozen wash clothes and teething rings, another thing is frozen waffles. If she is acting like that doesn't help then try tylenol. They also sell a teething tablet at Wal-Mart. It is 100% natural and it helps some.
Reply:Babies can start teething anywhere from 2-3 months before a tooth actually appears. My 9 month old started a t 3 months and his first tooth appeared at 5 months. Something that worked best for us is frozen wet washcloths. Good luck.
Reply:A baby can "Teeth" for Months. It might take a while for the teeth break through.
Reply:It can take quite some time for the tooth to show. My son had all the symptoms for a long time he never really got his tooth in to where i could see it untill he was about 5 or 6 months old.
Reply:For us, it takes too long! lol Our son was around 3 months when he would drool and drool lot's! Then when he got really fussy-it would last probably a whole week, then finally when the tooth broke through, he was okay and happier than ever... then starting it all over again for each tooth. Once his teeth came through, it was like 1 tooth every 2 weeks for the first four teeth- but all children are different. Let's just say he's 1 yr old now, and still teething, and still pretty fussy when it happens! Tylenol is really the only thing that helps for us. But teethers, cold rags, drinking from a glass, all helps a little.
You'll see teeth within the next couple of months at least!
Reply:Each kid is different and some gums are tougher to cut thru. Just keep giving her cool things to chew on, or cold washcloths to suck on. I never used a painkiller with my kid, but others may need some. Check her fever and make sure it is teething and not infection. You can ask her doctor if serious concerns show up.
Reply:she's got the teeth...they just have to break through the gums...which is why she's probably fussy and drooling and crying sometimes...ONCE that first tooth breaks through...the others won't hurt her as much!!
Reply:It can take a long time for the first tooth to break through. My son began teething around 3 months and his first tooth didn't come until he was 5 1/2 months.
Reply:Yes it is possible %26amp; even likely. Try frozen teething rings and gripe water if you must ( lotsa alcohol in gripe water ) remember that the rigs thaw quickly so you need several to keep up.
Reply:three months old seems a bit young to start teething, it usually starts around the end of the fourth month... but there are always those early starters. if she has a runny nose and is crying... and tylenol doesn't help, try switching to motrin. if she has a fever, give the pediatrician a call.
Reply:do you feel any little lumps under the gums, my so showed signs and had little lumps way before any tooth actually broke thru.
Reply:My Little Girl Is Now 4 Months. She Was Having All The Symptoms. Drooling, Cracky...She Started This About A Month Ago. 3 Months Old. Her First Tooth Broke Through A 1 1/2 Weeks Ago. Now She Is Trying To Get Her Second Botton Tooth In.
Reply:i used a safe teeth-er. i would cut up fresh fruit, like, bananas, apples, peaches, pears, and freeze it. out it in the teeth-er and baby was happy. you can also use blueberries and grapes with out the choking hazard. i included the link for what i used. i kept 3 different tops. one for fruits, veggies , and meats. don't freeze the meats though, just put meats and cooked veggies in, to introduce baby to the taste. p.s. don't put an Oreo in it, makes one hell of a mess
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Teething question!!?
Babies can teeth for weeks even months before a tooth comes through. My oldest started at 5 months will all the signs of getting a tooth yet she didn't get her first tooth until two days before her first birthday, I was ready to call a dentist. My son started at about 2 months with all of it and had four teeth at 3 months. You really can't predict when a tooth will appear. The main thing is to keep the baby comfy. Use frozen wash clothes and teething rings, another thing is frozen waffles. If she is acting like that doesn't help then try tylenol. They also sell a teething tablet at Wal-Mart. It is 100% natural and it helps some.
Reply:Babies can start teething anywhere from 2-3 months before a tooth actually appears. My 9 month old started a t 3 months and his first tooth appeared at 5 months. Something that worked best for us is frozen wet washcloths. Good luck.
Reply:A baby can "Teeth" for Months. It might take a while for the teeth break through.
Reply:It can take quite some time for the tooth to show. My son had all the symptoms for a long time he never really got his tooth in to where i could see it untill he was about 5 or 6 months old.
Reply:For us, it takes too long! lol Our son was around 3 months when he would drool and drool lot's! Then when he got really fussy-it would last probably a whole week, then finally when the tooth broke through, he was okay and happier than ever... then starting it all over again for each tooth. Once his teeth came through, it was like 1 tooth every 2 weeks for the first four teeth- but all children are different. Let's just say he's 1 yr old now, and still teething, and still pretty fussy when it happens! Tylenol is really the only thing that helps for us. But teethers, cold rags, drinking from a glass, all helps a little.
You'll see teeth within the next couple of months at least!
Reply:Each kid is different and some gums are tougher to cut thru. Just keep giving her cool things to chew on, or cold washcloths to suck on. I never used a painkiller with my kid, but others may need some. Check her fever and make sure it is teething and not infection. You can ask her doctor if serious concerns show up.
Reply:she's got the teeth...they just have to break through the gums...which is why she's probably fussy and drooling and crying sometimes...ONCE that first tooth breaks through...the others won't hurt her as much!!
Reply:It can take a long time for the first tooth to break through. My son began teething around 3 months and his first tooth didn't come until he was 5 1/2 months.
Reply:Yes it is possible %26amp; even likely. Try frozen teething rings and gripe water if you must ( lotsa alcohol in gripe water ) remember that the rigs thaw quickly so you need several to keep up.
Reply:three months old seems a bit young to start teething, it usually starts around the end of the fourth month... but there are always those early starters. if she has a runny nose and is crying... and tylenol doesn't help, try switching to motrin. if she has a fever, give the pediatrician a call.
Reply:do you feel any little lumps under the gums, my so showed signs and had little lumps way before any tooth actually broke thru.
Reply:My Little Girl Is Now 4 Months. She Was Having All The Symptoms. Drooling, Cracky...She Started This About A Month Ago. 3 Months Old. Her First Tooth Broke Through A 1 1/2 Weeks Ago. Now She Is Trying To Get Her Second Botton Tooth In.
Reply:i used a safe teeth-er. i would cut up fresh fruit, like, bananas, apples, peaches, pears, and freeze it. out it in the teeth-er and baby was happy. you can also use blueberries and grapes with out the choking hazard. i included the link for what i used. i kept 3 different tops. one for fruits, veggies , and meats. don't freeze the meats though, just put meats and cooked veggies in, to introduce baby to the taste. p.s. don't put an Oreo in it, makes one hell of a mess
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Teething problems?
The problem is that my baby is not even 3 months yet and she is teething and is extremely uncomfortable. I can't give her anything to bite on because she can hardly hold things and manipulate things with her hands to get it in her mouth the right way. She'll get it in but then jerks her hand away and it comes out and that just makes her more frustrated.
I put orajel on her gums, but how many times am I gonna do that.
Is there a something I could give her?
Oh and I try to hold teething toys in her mouth but I think they are too hard for her, she cries out in pain when she bites down on it.
Teething problems?
Have you taken her to the doctor to rule out everything else? When my son was 3 months he was acting as though he was teething as well, I knew he didn't need to eat or be changed or burped etc. I eliminated everything like that, but he was still crying as though he was uncomfortable, he was drooling excessivly and always biting on everything. It turned out that he had an ear infection and thats why he was uncomfortable. It's not unheard of that babies start teething that young, I would just make sure to take her to the doctor first to rule everything out and then try the teething tablets, and tylenol at nighttime to help her feel more comfortable to sleep better. And make sure that you don't put her teething toys in the freezer as they can cause frostbite on her little gums, and be careful with the orajel because it has been known to cause choking if it gets into their throat and numbs their it so they have no gag reflex.
Good luck!
Reply:Tylenol may help a little w/ the pain. She is still too young to have ibuprofen (I believe Dr's say at least 6 mos). You can also get teething pills that will dissolve under her tongue. They worked wonderfully for my daughter. You may also try and let her knaw on a cold, wet wash cloth while you hold her.
Reply:Try Hylands teething tablets (it does not rub off)
Reply:I know it's kind of gross BUT take a clean wash cloth and wet it in bottled water, ring it out, put it in a zip lock bag and in the fridge for like a half hour or so....take it out and put it in her mouth. It's so much softer and cold and wet. My daughter had horrible pain with her gums at that age (even though she is only 14 months now and only has 3 teeth and those three were a b*tch to come in, felt bad for her). But my mom recommended it and I did it to please her and my daughter LOVED IT! It was softer, not as big to get in her little mouth, and just worked perfect! I asked the doctor and she said did the same thing with her girls! She only said to use a white cloth (no dyes then) and she recommended the bottled water because they do suck a little in, and then you know it's safer than tap for her. GOOD LUCK!!
Reply:orajel actually makes the gums tougher so that it's harder for the teeth to come thru.....try rubbing her gums with liquid Tylenol. does she have a pacifier? if so let her teeth on it..
I put orajel on her gums, but how many times am I gonna do that.
Is there a something I could give her?
Oh and I try to hold teething toys in her mouth but I think they are too hard for her, she cries out in pain when she bites down on it.
Teething problems?
Have you taken her to the doctor to rule out everything else? When my son was 3 months he was acting as though he was teething as well, I knew he didn't need to eat or be changed or burped etc. I eliminated everything like that, but he was still crying as though he was uncomfortable, he was drooling excessivly and always biting on everything. It turned out that he had an ear infection and thats why he was uncomfortable. It's not unheard of that babies start teething that young, I would just make sure to take her to the doctor first to rule everything out and then try the teething tablets, and tylenol at nighttime to help her feel more comfortable to sleep better. And make sure that you don't put her teething toys in the freezer as they can cause frostbite on her little gums, and be careful with the orajel because it has been known to cause choking if it gets into their throat and numbs their it so they have no gag reflex.
Good luck!
Reply:Tylenol may help a little w/ the pain. She is still too young to have ibuprofen (I believe Dr's say at least 6 mos). You can also get teething pills that will dissolve under her tongue. They worked wonderfully for my daughter. You may also try and let her knaw on a cold, wet wash cloth while you hold her.
Reply:Try Hylands teething tablets (it does not rub off)
Reply:I know it's kind of gross BUT take a clean wash cloth and wet it in bottled water, ring it out, put it in a zip lock bag and in the fridge for like a half hour or so....take it out and put it in her mouth. It's so much softer and cold and wet. My daughter had horrible pain with her gums at that age (even though she is only 14 months now and only has 3 teeth and those three were a b*tch to come in, felt bad for her). But my mom recommended it and I did it to please her and my daughter LOVED IT! It was softer, not as big to get in her little mouth, and just worked perfect! I asked the doctor and she said did the same thing with her girls! She only said to use a white cloth (no dyes then) and she recommended the bottled water because they do suck a little in, and then you know it's safer than tap for her. GOOD LUCK!!
Reply:orajel actually makes the gums tougher so that it's harder for the teeth to come thru.....try rubbing her gums with liquid Tylenol. does she have a pacifier? if so let her teeth on it..
Is it teething or too much depend on pacifier?She used to fall asleep on her own days or nights till 6 months.
on her own and hardly being cranky. After 6.5 months till now (7.5 months), she has been acting cranky almost everyday and through the day. I know she had been teething and I've already seen two buds under her upper gum cutting out. However, I expect her crankiness would be gone away after those two teething cutting out, but it has not. She didn't take any teether but taking her pacifier to relive her teething pain. She refused other form of teethers. She used to fall asleep on her own, but today couldn't without pacifer. My question is if she develop dependency to pacifier already? or it just means new other teeth are cutting out soon and she still has pain? If she is still in teeting pain, I will let her take the pacifier, if not I rather try to limit her pacifier use of break that habit soon. How do I know? (PS, she still chews on her tiny finger sometimes.)
Is it teething or too much depend on pacifier?She used to fall asleep on her own days or nights till 6 months.
She could be getting additional teeth as well...
I think that for a child as young as yours, the pacifier is comforting for them to suck on. I wouldn't take it away, especially if they are teething.
Don't worry about getting rid of it until they are at least 1 year old...mine was 3 when she got rid of hers and it was fairly easy.
Reply:don't break the "habit" too soon. You may end up with a thumb sucker. If the pacifier brings her sore gums comfort, then let her use it. But be the keeper of the pacifier.
My daughter was s"hooked" on her "sucker' until one day when she was trying to say something (maybe 2 years old) and I could not understand her. I said" baby, I cannot understand you with the sucker in your moth, Do you want to throw it away?
She agreed and put it in the trash can herself. We had one tough night, but when we reminded her that she decided to toss it out, she was like" oh......that's right...." and she went to sleep.
Reply:I went through the same thing and my daughter couldn't sleep after that without the pacifier! It's fine now, but try to break her from it soon. I finally had to just take my daughter's away and let her cry herself to sleep. After about 2 or 3 days, she was fine! GL
Is it teething or too much depend on pacifier?She used to fall asleep on her own days or nights till 6 months.
She could be getting additional teeth as well...
I think that for a child as young as yours, the pacifier is comforting for them to suck on. I wouldn't take it away, especially if they are teething.
Don't worry about getting rid of it until they are at least 1 year old...mine was 3 when she got rid of hers and it was fairly easy.
Reply:don't break the "habit" too soon. You may end up with a thumb sucker. If the pacifier brings her sore gums comfort, then let her use it. But be the keeper of the pacifier.
My daughter was s"hooked" on her "sucker' until one day when she was trying to say something (maybe 2 years old) and I could not understand her. I said" baby, I cannot understand you with the sucker in your moth, Do you want to throw it away?
She agreed and put it in the trash can herself. We had one tough night, but when we reminded her that she decided to toss it out, she was like" oh......that's right...." and she went to sleep.
Reply:I went through the same thing and my daughter couldn't sleep after that without the pacifier! It's fine now, but try to break her from it soon. I finally had to just take my daughter's away and let her cry herself to sleep. After about 2 or 3 days, she was fine! GL
Teething and feeding apple sause at 3 months?
My son is 3 months old and I think he is teething and my husband feed him applesause, is this bad to feed a baby this at such a young age? And any thoughts about the teething thing, what to do and how to help my little baby.
Teething and feeding apple sause at 3 months?
You should not be giving your baby anything but breast milk before 6 months of age according to the new Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. Babies digestive systems are NOT ready before then, even if baby seems ready. No more solids for 3 months.... or you're increasing the chances of allergies and poor absorption of iron from breast milk. Just breastfeed. It's all your baby needs right now.
Reply:your baby needs just breast milk at this age. start introducing cereals w/your milk and vegies when he is 6 mos.
teething happens anytime. make sure you give him advil for pain and provide cold toys for him to gnaw on. call your pediatrician for more advice.
Reply:4-6 months is the recommeded age to start baby food and most Drs recommend starting with cereal first. Apples have a lot of acid in them and can upset a baby's tummy. There are mixed opinions about which comes after cereal (fruits or veggies) but I have never talked to a dr who recommended anything but cereal to start with. Infant cereal is a safer thing to start with as less babies are allergic to it. The earlier you introduce the food the more the chances of a severe allergic reaction (thats what the dr told me). Some foods must wait until atleast 1 year of age. If your baby is teething no food is going to help that. You might be able to rub some tylenol ( Ibprophen products such as advil and motrin I believe he is still way to young for and may do damage to his poor tummy) or baby orajel on his gums. Give him a teether like you can give him a wash clother that has been wet and put in the freezer, a popcycle (the juice stick ones that you have to push up, forgetting what they are called at the moment lol) unopened, a frozen wet sponge, they have feeder things with netting that you can put fruits and stuff in and I put ice in there and it helps my nephew. There are many things you can do to help him with the pain of teething.
Reply:my daughter ate cereal at 2mos old then after that I started her out on yellow foods like sweet potatoes and squash and carrots but maybe wait on the apple sauce. for teething rub some baby oral gel on his gumes. and if he will let him chew on a cold teether. some baby's go through teething very Early mine daughter started at 3 mos. but try that
Reply:ANY food before 6 months of age has been proven to be unhealthy. It can lead to adulthood obesity and food allergies, as well as cause irregular weight gain and constipation as an infant. Their bodies are not made for anything but their mothers milk (or formula, if you must) until 6 months old. Some docs may say 4 months, but they are not up to date on the information that has recently been learned. Stay away from all foods, despite teething. I know it can get hard, but ALL babies survive it. Stick with teething tablets, oragel, baby tylenol if its really extreme, etc. When your baby is over 6 months old and can hold things, give him jerky. A really tough and plain flavored kind. My daughter LOVED it. She didnt like the cold teether toys because they were TOO cold. The jerky gives them something yummy to gnaw on and it helps the teeth break through faster. Hang in there, and dont resort to feeding your baby food. It could mean a lifetime of health consequences for your child. Good luck!
By the way, when your baby is ready for foods, start with baby cereal. Only introduce one new food every 2 weeks, so you can watch for food allergies. Studies show that it can take up to 13 times of trying a new food for a baby to accept it, so hang in there. After cereal, go to easy to digest veggies. Do meats next, and fruits last. If you start with fruits, you baby may become spoiled by the sweetness and not accept veggies or meats later. You can also mix your baby food with cereal when you are first introducing it, to make it easier on their system.
Reply:Wow if he is teething at 3 months, that is early.
Doctors differ about when to feed something other than formula/breast milk. Because of the severe allergies in my family, I stuck to milk until 6 months.
If your pediatrician agrees, go with applesauce and rice cereal.
Reply:It's probably not likely that your son is teething yet. It's not impossible, but probably not likely. As for the applesauce, you should hold out at least another month. Solids should be introduced between 4-6 months and you should be giving him baby food applesauce or homemade applesauce when he's old enough. Store bought applesauce can contain a lot of extra sugar and other ingredients. Hold off for a little while. His little belly isn't ready for that yet. He is probably just colicy if he seems fussy. If you do truly believe he's teething, buy some Hylund's teething tablets and use Infant Motrin for pain. Don't give him anything cold or frozen to chew on, because this will only cause more blood flow to the area and make it throb which will only put him in more pain. Stay away from Baby Orajel as well, because it will harden the gums and make it more difficult for the tooth to pop through. Just give him a room temperature teething ring. The hardness will be enough to alleviate the pain. I would suggest speaking to his doctor first, though, because he shouldn't be teething for about 3 months still. Good luck and stop the applesauce! This could be making him cranky because it's probably upsetting his stomach.
Reply:I think it is a little too young for feeding solids just yet. You'll know for sure when he starts showing a real interest in what you are eating, at the moment I think he's too young to understand. If he's showing signs in another 6 weeks, then try introducing solids (a teaspoonful a day) but don't replace solids for liquids for quite a few months yet. If he is teething, give him a cold (not frozen) teething ring, my son liked chewing on a face washer. Good luck.
Reply:Applesause? Seriously? at 3 months?
Youre the mother, tell him to stop. His digestive system isnt ready for solids, wait until he tells you that hes ready.
As for teething... nursing helped my son... hylands also healped.
Reply:you shouldnt really start solid food before 4 months but i found when my son was tething i cut chunks of carrot and put them in the freezer and i would give it to him to chew on to help his gums! in my experience the carrots worked very well and within no time he cut his first tooth. ou should feed jarred or ready made apple sauce as it concains alot of sugar, you can cut up an apple and peal it put it in a saucepan with a little water and boil until soft then mash it up, my son loved that too!
Reply:its a culture thing my mum would boil apples for us and give us the water from birth and at around 2 ,3 months give us apple sauce. we are 3 sisters and we are fine . different cultures are different . not long ago people thought babies didn't get enough from breast and thought formula was the best as long as your baby is fine health wise apple wont hurt him i now have 3 kids of my own and have given them apple sauce. my son was a very big baby also and i started him on solids at 3 months at my health providers advice all kids are different and come in different sizes with different needs as for teething it is never to early too some babies are born with teeth and some keep teething for months even though no teeth show through rub bonjella on his gum or stick a carrot stick in the freezer and you put it in his mouth to suck they also have things like salts that you can rub on the gum which you can get from the pharmacy or like my mum boil some cloves and rub the water on his gum its meant to be good for tooth ache it works with me and good luck with little apple sauce.
Teething and feeding apple sause at 3 months?
You should not be giving your baby anything but breast milk before 6 months of age according to the new Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. Babies digestive systems are NOT ready before then, even if baby seems ready. No more solids for 3 months.... or you're increasing the chances of allergies and poor absorption of iron from breast milk. Just breastfeed. It's all your baby needs right now.
Reply:your baby needs just breast milk at this age. start introducing cereals w/your milk and vegies when he is 6 mos.
teething happens anytime. make sure you give him advil for pain and provide cold toys for him to gnaw on. call your pediatrician for more advice.
Reply:4-6 months is the recommeded age to start baby food and most Drs recommend starting with cereal first. Apples have a lot of acid in them and can upset a baby's tummy. There are mixed opinions about which comes after cereal (fruits or veggies) but I have never talked to a dr who recommended anything but cereal to start with. Infant cereal is a safer thing to start with as less babies are allergic to it. The earlier you introduce the food the more the chances of a severe allergic reaction (thats what the dr told me). Some foods must wait until atleast 1 year of age. If your baby is teething no food is going to help that. You might be able to rub some tylenol ( Ibprophen products such as advil and motrin I believe he is still way to young for and may do damage to his poor tummy) or baby orajel on his gums. Give him a teether like you can give him a wash clother that has been wet and put in the freezer, a popcycle (the juice stick ones that you have to push up, forgetting what they are called at the moment lol) unopened, a frozen wet sponge, they have feeder things with netting that you can put fruits and stuff in and I put ice in there and it helps my nephew. There are many things you can do to help him with the pain of teething.
Reply:my daughter ate cereal at 2mos old then after that I started her out on yellow foods like sweet potatoes and squash and carrots but maybe wait on the apple sauce. for teething rub some baby oral gel on his gumes. and if he will let him chew on a cold teether. some baby's go through teething very Early mine daughter started at 3 mos. but try that
Reply:ANY food before 6 months of age has been proven to be unhealthy. It can lead to adulthood obesity and food allergies, as well as cause irregular weight gain and constipation as an infant. Their bodies are not made for anything but their mothers milk (or formula, if you must) until 6 months old. Some docs may say 4 months, but they are not up to date on the information that has recently been learned. Stay away from all foods, despite teething. I know it can get hard, but ALL babies survive it. Stick with teething tablets, oragel, baby tylenol if its really extreme, etc. When your baby is over 6 months old and can hold things, give him jerky. A really tough and plain flavored kind. My daughter LOVED it. She didnt like the cold teether toys because they were TOO cold. The jerky gives them something yummy to gnaw on and it helps the teeth break through faster. Hang in there, and dont resort to feeding your baby food. It could mean a lifetime of health consequences for your child. Good luck!
By the way, when your baby is ready for foods, start with baby cereal. Only introduce one new food every 2 weeks, so you can watch for food allergies. Studies show that it can take up to 13 times of trying a new food for a baby to accept it, so hang in there. After cereal, go to easy to digest veggies. Do meats next, and fruits last. If you start with fruits, you baby may become spoiled by the sweetness and not accept veggies or meats later. You can also mix your baby food with cereal when you are first introducing it, to make it easier on their system.
Reply:Wow if he is teething at 3 months, that is early.
Doctors differ about when to feed something other than formula/breast milk. Because of the severe allergies in my family, I stuck to milk until 6 months.
If your pediatrician agrees, go with applesauce and rice cereal.
Reply:It's probably not likely that your son is teething yet. It's not impossible, but probably not likely. As for the applesauce, you should hold out at least another month. Solids should be introduced between 4-6 months and you should be giving him baby food applesauce or homemade applesauce when he's old enough. Store bought applesauce can contain a lot of extra sugar and other ingredients. Hold off for a little while. His little belly isn't ready for that yet. He is probably just colicy if he seems fussy. If you do truly believe he's teething, buy some Hylund's teething tablets and use Infant Motrin for pain. Don't give him anything cold or frozen to chew on, because this will only cause more blood flow to the area and make it throb which will only put him in more pain. Stay away from Baby Orajel as well, because it will harden the gums and make it more difficult for the tooth to pop through. Just give him a room temperature teething ring. The hardness will be enough to alleviate the pain. I would suggest speaking to his doctor first, though, because he shouldn't be teething for about 3 months still. Good luck and stop the applesauce! This could be making him cranky because it's probably upsetting his stomach.
Reply:I think it is a little too young for feeding solids just yet. You'll know for sure when he starts showing a real interest in what you are eating, at the moment I think he's too young to understand. If he's showing signs in another 6 weeks, then try introducing solids (a teaspoonful a day) but don't replace solids for liquids for quite a few months yet. If he is teething, give him a cold (not frozen) teething ring, my son liked chewing on a face washer. Good luck.
Reply:Applesause? Seriously? at 3 months?
Youre the mother, tell him to stop. His digestive system isnt ready for solids, wait until he tells you that hes ready.
As for teething... nursing helped my son... hylands also healped.
Reply:you shouldnt really start solid food before 4 months but i found when my son was tething i cut chunks of carrot and put them in the freezer and i would give it to him to chew on to help his gums! in my experience the carrots worked very well and within no time he cut his first tooth. ou should feed jarred or ready made apple sauce as it concains alot of sugar, you can cut up an apple and peal it put it in a saucepan with a little water and boil until soft then mash it up, my son loved that too!
Reply:its a culture thing my mum would boil apples for us and give us the water from birth and at around 2 ,3 months give us apple sauce. we are 3 sisters and we are fine . different cultures are different . not long ago people thought babies didn't get enough from breast and thought formula was the best as long as your baby is fine health wise apple wont hurt him i now have 3 kids of my own and have given them apple sauce. my son was a very big baby also and i started him on solids at 3 months at my health providers advice all kids are different and come in different sizes with different needs as for teething it is never to early too some babies are born with teeth and some keep teething for months even though no teeth show through rub bonjella on his gum or stick a carrot stick in the freezer and you put it in his mouth to suck they also have things like salts that you can rub on the gum which you can get from the pharmacy or like my mum boil some cloves and rub the water on his gum its meant to be good for tooth ache it works with me and good luck with little apple sauce.
Teething maybe?
Hi, my little boy is 9 nearly 10 weeks old, and i think he ma be teething but is it possible so early. His gums are red and look like there is teeth coming, he is dribbling alot and chewing his hand and dummy and he is also very mardy and hard to get to sleep. He isnt poorly as he has no temperature and i took him the doctors just to make sure so do you think he is teething?
Teething maybe?
It is possible. Babies can grow teeth this early and some I heard are sometimes born with teeth! LOL. But it is very possible but the hard thing about getting them this early is that you can't use Baby Orjal. It is harmful to their stomach. So use some teething rings, cold/frozen washcloths and patience. My son likes when I rub his gums with my finger...but make sure to wash it first.
Best of luck!
Reply:he sure is. his first tooth may not come through for awhile then again it may, this is not that unusual. every child is different so just keep your eye on him and try rubbing the teething gel on his gums and i used to give my son a very cold teething ring to chew on and he liked that. good luck.
Reply:I have twin boys of two years old so yes this does sound like the symptoms of teething however although it is very rare in one so ypung it is not unheard of. this could also be a bad case of oral thrush which babies are prone to. best off asking you health visitor or midwife.
Reply:He's a little young but he's probably teething but the teeth might not come in for some time. My drandaughter is 19 months and only has 4 teeth, we thought she would never get any teeth. All babies are different.
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Teething maybe?
It is possible. Babies can grow teeth this early and some I heard are sometimes born with teeth! LOL. But it is very possible but the hard thing about getting them this early is that you can't use Baby Orjal. It is harmful to their stomach. So use some teething rings, cold/frozen washcloths and patience. My son likes when I rub his gums with my finger...but make sure to wash it first.
Best of luck!
Reply:he sure is. his first tooth may not come through for awhile then again it may, this is not that unusual. every child is different so just keep your eye on him and try rubbing the teething gel on his gums and i used to give my son a very cold teething ring to chew on and he liked that. good luck.
Reply:I have twin boys of two years old so yes this does sound like the symptoms of teething however although it is very rare in one so ypung it is not unheard of. this could also be a bad case of oral thrush which babies are prone to. best off asking you health visitor or midwife.
Reply:He's a little young but he's probably teething but the teeth might not come in for some time. My drandaughter is 19 months and only has 4 teeth, we thought she would never get any teeth. All babies are different.
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Teething and high fever in 6 mth old neice?
Can cutting teeth cause a 6 mth old to run fevers as high as 102 to 103, for several days.... they took her to e.r. and were told she was teething( checked ears throat etc.. no bloodwork or anything) just told them to give her tylenol and motrin.... this has helped some but the fever is back up high again.... told them they needed to take her to her doc for a recheck but they said they were not worried because a freind told them that she could run as high as 104 when teething
My kids ran some fever but never this high... just wondering
Thanks in advance
Teething and high fever in 6 mth old neice?
Although a low grade fever may not necessarily be unusual during teething, 103 is definitely to high to be it. The parents should see the pediatrician because there may be some other cause for your niece's fever. I guess it could be just a simple virus but there is also the risk of an infection. Hope she feels better!
Reply:Yes it's normal for some babies, they should given her a shot to bring down the fever. Take her to her pediatrician. When my kids ran fevers I would bathe them in cool water (not cold) then give them motrin. Every 4 hours give them motrin again.
Reply:102-103 is not a high fever in an infant. If she were five it would be high. Newborns are highly sensitive to fever, but with infants its a little different. Iam not sure why.
yes, teething does cause fevers. If the fever does not come down with tylenol she should see another doctor. I mean, if its still high even when she has a does in her system.
They should also alternate between acetomeniphen and ibuprophen for babies. They work different and work well in tandem.
At this point, as long as she's not lethargic showing signs of a cold, or trying to sleep constantly, i would give her the tylenol and wait for the teeth to break through.
Reply:I would take her back the last time my son (at 6 months of age) had a 103 fever it spiked to 105 instantly and i had to take him to emergency and they made me put him in a tub of cold water and dump cold water over his head i felt so bad for him.....I wouldnt wait for it to come to this
My kids ran some fever but never this high... just wondering
Thanks in advance
Teething and high fever in 6 mth old neice?
Although a low grade fever may not necessarily be unusual during teething, 103 is definitely to high to be it. The parents should see the pediatrician because there may be some other cause for your niece's fever. I guess it could be just a simple virus but there is also the risk of an infection. Hope she feels better!
Reply:Yes it's normal for some babies, they should given her a shot to bring down the fever. Take her to her pediatrician. When my kids ran fevers I would bathe them in cool water (not cold) then give them motrin. Every 4 hours give them motrin again.
Reply:102-103 is not a high fever in an infant. If she were five it would be high. Newborns are highly sensitive to fever, but with infants its a little different. Iam not sure why.
yes, teething does cause fevers. If the fever does not come down with tylenol she should see another doctor. I mean, if its still high even when she has a does in her system.
They should also alternate between acetomeniphen and ibuprophen for babies. They work different and work well in tandem.
At this point, as long as she's not lethargic showing signs of a cold, or trying to sleep constantly, i would give her the tylenol and wait for the teeth to break through.
Reply:I would take her back the last time my son (at 6 months of age) had a 103 fever it spiked to 105 instantly and i had to take him to emergency and they made me put him in a tub of cold water and dump cold water over his head i felt so bad for him.....I wouldnt wait for it to come to this
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