So my 3 month old is cutting teeth already and the teething gel is recommened for those 4+ months. My ped said follow the directions and give it to her along with cold teething rings, tylenol, frozen wash rags...etc.
Question is, anyone else's kid cut early and did you use the gel? I feel so bad for her little mouth. What else seemed to work for you too?
Teething 3 Month Old?
my Ped. said that the gels actually might make it worst! it relive the pain for a while but then pain can come back even worse then before!
you might think i am crazy but my 9-month son now has 6-teeth and working on the 7th one; my grandma told me to get a green onion and wash it take off the end and put it in the fridge for a while and have the baby nob and chew on it and helps with the pain and the juice help numb the gums with a natural juice!
give a try (it won't hurt!)
be Patience! good luck!
Reply:i used baby orajel teething swabs and chewing tablets that melt in their mouth bot work fine but the tablets last longer so its easier at night to give then.
Reply:My daughter got her first tooth at four and a half months, and that seemed pretty early to me. I never used the gel. I did use Tylenol a couple of times, and gave her a wet washcloth to suck on. She really did good, and didn't seem to need too much attention other than those two things. Your child may eat a little differently for the next few days/weeks - but don't be alarmed. Its just a reaction to the teething. Good luck!
Reply:they dont recomment the gel cause in will or can numb their throat preventing the gag reflex and may cause baby to choke. i didnt use it till 6 months of age. Frozen teething rings is good, cold carrots, cold cloth (preferably one of their bath ones, not one you wash dishes with), wooden spoons, basically anything they can chew on and not hurt themself.
Reply:My baby had her teeth at 3 month old , i did not give her the gel , but i did give her the cold teething rings and sometimes tylenol and it helped
Reply:When my first child started teething I bought the gel but before I put it on her gums, I put it on my tongue. I immediately threw it in the garbage. It's harsh!! I used a cool washcloth and I gently rubbed her sore spots. None of my four children wanted anything to do with the cold rings. Good luck to you!
Reply:my babies are 41/2 months and no teeth yet, but i know this is normal i know moms with babies that are the same like yours so don't worry, and for things to use i think your doing a good job, it's just that it's really painful for them but it will get better.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Teething advice?
I'm interested in hearing about the teething experience from other moms %26amp; dads:
what worked?
what didn't?
what should I expect?
how long does the discomfort last?
when will we see a tooth?
I have a baby girl who's almost 4 months- she's been drooling a lot for the past few weeks, is always sucking on her hand or toy, and just recently has started crying inconsolably for short periods. A few other moms have confirmed she is teething (also by feeling her gums), but I've received mixed advice on what to do (one swears by tablets, another curses them). Thanks in advance!
Teething advice?
Every baby gets teeth at a different time although the typical time for the first tooth to cut through is around six months. A baby may drool more than usual when cutting a tooth but when we asked our pediatrician about our son's drooling at 4 months she explained to us that all babies start to drool more at that time. She also said that babies use their mouth to explore so it was normal for them to chew on toys, thier fingers - whatever they could get their hands on.
It can be hard to know if a baby is teething or if they are just having a rough day so I know a lot of moms that don't give any medicines. We have tried baby oragel and teething tablets with some success. Cold teething rings were usually the best bet.
Our son didn't get his first teeth until 8.5 months old. He was a bit cranky for a few days before the tooth popped through, he had a runny nose and loose stools and a bit of a diaper rash.
Just remember - every baby is different! When i asked our doc how I would know if my son was teething she said "when the tooth pops through". That was pretty much true for us!
Good luck! :)
Reply:my husbands parents gave him a frozen waffle to knaw on. said it worked wonders and was safe for him.
Reply:I guess every mothers are different when it comes to trying out methods to comfort their babies during teething stages.... I never used teething gel/tablets because you never know if they are really teething or just plain cranky and also teeth erupts at different ages.... my daughter had her first at 6 mos and my grandson didnt get his til 8 mos....Most of the time I use frozen teething rings.....Most importantly, just soothe your baby whenever you can......
That is up to you whether you want to what's best for your baby, whatever works for her.
Good Luck!
Reply:Every mother has different opinions, but personally I never tried the tablets,but heard good things from them. For my son, I gave him a little tylenol and bought him a vibrating teething toy. It seemed to do the trick. You can also try using a cool,wet cloth to rub on her gums. I hope she feels better soon! :)
Reply:my baby is 5 months and went through the phase of drooling and sending every item into her mouth, trying to bite. no idea if teething is a cause. i've read that babies send things into their mouth as part of exploration at this phase. the senses from lips and tongue are more acute than fingers.
i intro a teething gel thingy to her since she likes to bite. Lets her have all the fun biting away so wont bite on other unsuitable stuff like her pillow and soft toys. Also get her familiar with it so chances of her rejecting it when teething discomfort sets in will be minimized.
what worked?
what didn't?
what should I expect?
how long does the discomfort last?
when will we see a tooth?
I have a baby girl who's almost 4 months- she's been drooling a lot for the past few weeks, is always sucking on her hand or toy, and just recently has started crying inconsolably for short periods. A few other moms have confirmed she is teething (also by feeling her gums), but I've received mixed advice on what to do (one swears by tablets, another curses them). Thanks in advance!
Teething advice?
Every baby gets teeth at a different time although the typical time for the first tooth to cut through is around six months. A baby may drool more than usual when cutting a tooth but when we asked our pediatrician about our son's drooling at 4 months she explained to us that all babies start to drool more at that time. She also said that babies use their mouth to explore so it was normal for them to chew on toys, thier fingers - whatever they could get their hands on.
It can be hard to know if a baby is teething or if they are just having a rough day so I know a lot of moms that don't give any medicines. We have tried baby oragel and teething tablets with some success. Cold teething rings were usually the best bet.
Our son didn't get his first teeth until 8.5 months old. He was a bit cranky for a few days before the tooth popped through, he had a runny nose and loose stools and a bit of a diaper rash.
Just remember - every baby is different! When i asked our doc how I would know if my son was teething she said "when the tooth pops through". That was pretty much true for us!
Good luck! :)
Reply:my husbands parents gave him a frozen waffle to knaw on. said it worked wonders and was safe for him.
Reply:I guess every mothers are different when it comes to trying out methods to comfort their babies during teething stages.... I never used teething gel/tablets because you never know if they are really teething or just plain cranky and also teeth erupts at different ages.... my daughter had her first at 6 mos and my grandson didnt get his til 8 mos....Most of the time I use frozen teething rings.....Most importantly, just soothe your baby whenever you can......
That is up to you whether you want to what's best for your baby, whatever works for her.
Good Luck!
Reply:Every mother has different opinions, but personally I never tried the tablets,but heard good things from them. For my son, I gave him a little tylenol and bought him a vibrating teething toy. It seemed to do the trick. You can also try using a cool,wet cloth to rub on her gums. I hope she feels better soon! :)
Reply:my baby is 5 months and went through the phase of drooling and sending every item into her mouth, trying to bite. no idea if teething is a cause. i've read that babies send things into their mouth as part of exploration at this phase. the senses from lips and tongue are more acute than fingers.
i intro a teething gel thingy to her since she likes to bite. Lets her have all the fun biting away so wont bite on other unsuitable stuff like her pillow and soft toys. Also get her familiar with it so chances of her rejecting it when teething discomfort sets in will be minimized.
Teething? already???
our baby is 3.5 months old and is constantly drooling and trying to chew on everything including her fists....is it possible that she is teething?
how old was your baby when they started teething?
how long did it take for a tooth to come through?
what did you do or give them to ease the process?
Teething? already???
The teething process usually starts at their 5th to 6th month. Your baby is in the oral phase thats why he/she puts anything in their mouth because thats what they feel satisfying. Make sure to keep the baby's hand clean and all the things around him/her so that you can protect her from microbial infection.
When his/her gums start to swell thats the time that the teeth would come out. 2-3 weeks and 2 front teeth is already out. And usually while your baby is in the process he/she may have a fever not above 39C, make sure to bring your baby to a pediatrician so that she can give the right dose of antipyretic to your baby.
You can give her something to chew, like a teether. Its a rubber toy that could be sterilized and is safe for babies. And usually while they are teething, babies are quite irritable and restless. It is advisable that you give your child a teether and it will help to ease the pain, since chewing something hard will be soothing for them and it is their way of coping with the pain.
If you have other concerns, consult your pediatrician.
- im a nurse
Reply:Babies start teething at all ages. My baby had teething symptoms (chewing, biting, drooling etc) for about 2 months before the tooth actually came through. So it varies - alot!! No baby is the same in regard to teething (as well as all the other steps: crawling, sitting etc).
You can go to any pharmacy- they have teething gel that you can apply to his/her gums. Also you can buy teething toys (pathmark, walmart, shoprite - any store!) that can be frozen so when the baby chews on it it provides a cooling/numbing sensation.
Good luck!
Reply:Could be teething, it can start very early with some babies. My girl started at 4mths, it went on for a good 3 or 4 weeks, then her first tooth finally popped out when she was 5mths and 2 days old! That's one of the few milestones I remember. I wasnt smart enough to figure out her problems were due to teething until 2wks into it already, then I bought her one of those teething rings you can put in the fridge. The problem was that she was putting everything into her mouth and biting/gumming it EXCEPT the teething ring I got for her!
Reply:Teething is a start/stop process and has already begun in the womb (some babies are actually born with teeth, so there is no "too early" about it. Your babies teeth are slowly coming to the gum surface and this can cause a lot of tenderness, however far down underneath the gum they actually are - the tooth doesn't have to be imminent by any means. So yes, it is highly likely that your baby is teething, but it doesn't always mean a tooth is on the way soon - although it might be! Your baby doesn't seem unduly bothered or in any pain, so I'd just conclude that since babies are very oral at this age anyway (whether teeth are a contributing reason for this or not!) it's impossible to say.
All babies get their front bottom two teeth first. You can rub this area - and all the gum areas - firmly with a clean fingertip and this can be quite soothing. If the pain starts stopping them from sleeping then a baby paracetamol suspension is very helpful.
Reply:I've only just had my baby 2 weeks ago, but I've worked with children and had children in my care. It is possible she is teething. All babies are different and start teething at different times. Here in australia alot of people use a gel called bongela, its a numbing agent made specifically for teething infants. Good luck and hope your little one doesn't get a fever.
Reply:well..thanks for all who answer this question..lol..Ihave nothing to add.good luck..and pleas give Little sweet girl 10kisses.
leather sandals
how old was your baby when they started teething?
how long did it take for a tooth to come through?
what did you do or give them to ease the process?
Teething? already???
The teething process usually starts at their 5th to 6th month. Your baby is in the oral phase thats why he/she puts anything in their mouth because thats what they feel satisfying. Make sure to keep the baby's hand clean and all the things around him/her so that you can protect her from microbial infection.
When his/her gums start to swell thats the time that the teeth would come out. 2-3 weeks and 2 front teeth is already out. And usually while your baby is in the process he/she may have a fever not above 39C, make sure to bring your baby to a pediatrician so that she can give the right dose of antipyretic to your baby.
You can give her something to chew, like a teether. Its a rubber toy that could be sterilized and is safe for babies. And usually while they are teething, babies are quite irritable and restless. It is advisable that you give your child a teether and it will help to ease the pain, since chewing something hard will be soothing for them and it is their way of coping with the pain.
If you have other concerns, consult your pediatrician.
- im a nurse
Reply:Babies start teething at all ages. My baby had teething symptoms (chewing, biting, drooling etc) for about 2 months before the tooth actually came through. So it varies - alot!! No baby is the same in regard to teething (as well as all the other steps: crawling, sitting etc).
You can go to any pharmacy- they have teething gel that you can apply to his/her gums. Also you can buy teething toys (pathmark, walmart, shoprite - any store!) that can be frozen so when the baby chews on it it provides a cooling/numbing sensation.
Good luck!
Reply:Could be teething, it can start very early with some babies. My girl started at 4mths, it went on for a good 3 or 4 weeks, then her first tooth finally popped out when she was 5mths and 2 days old! That's one of the few milestones I remember. I wasnt smart enough to figure out her problems were due to teething until 2wks into it already, then I bought her one of those teething rings you can put in the fridge. The problem was that she was putting everything into her mouth and biting/gumming it EXCEPT the teething ring I got for her!
Reply:Teething is a start/stop process and has already begun in the womb (some babies are actually born with teeth, so there is no "too early" about it. Your babies teeth are slowly coming to the gum surface and this can cause a lot of tenderness, however far down underneath the gum they actually are - the tooth doesn't have to be imminent by any means. So yes, it is highly likely that your baby is teething, but it doesn't always mean a tooth is on the way soon - although it might be! Your baby doesn't seem unduly bothered or in any pain, so I'd just conclude that since babies are very oral at this age anyway (whether teeth are a contributing reason for this or not!) it's impossible to say.
All babies get their front bottom two teeth first. You can rub this area - and all the gum areas - firmly with a clean fingertip and this can be quite soothing. If the pain starts stopping them from sleeping then a baby paracetamol suspension is very helpful.
Reply:I've only just had my baby 2 weeks ago, but I've worked with children and had children in my care. It is possible she is teething. All babies are different and start teething at different times. Here in australia alot of people use a gel called bongela, its a numbing agent made specifically for teething infants. Good luck and hope your little one doesn't get a fever.
Reply:well..thanks for all who answer this question..lol..Ihave nothing to add.good luck..and pleas give Little sweet girl 10kisses.
leather sandals
Teething baby?
my daughter will be 4 months old in a week and I was wondering if it is possible that she is teething. She has been having trouble sleeping at night, and will often get hysterical for no apparent reason. She is constantly drooling, and always wants our hands, or her own hands in her mouth. She will not take a teething ring, maybe to hard? anyone have any sugestions on how to ease my little girls pain?
Teething baby?
Yes it is possible she is teething. I know the feeling about her not wanting to take a teething ring, my children didnt either. Try a popcicle, the kind in the plastic tube. Dont cut it open, just let her gnaw on it for awhile. The cold will help numb her gums. Also, you should invest in some baby orajel for both night and day. A cold damp wash-cloth also can help. Before you put her to bed at night you can also give her some infant tylenol, but first ask your doctor about the proper dosage for her age and weight. I hope this was helpful for you.
Reply:Put something cold in her mouth and that should help her feel better. I'm sure she is teething. Sometimes a cold towel will help or a little ice or cold nipple to suck on.
Reply:Teething is hard to deal with as the teeth move alot before showing in the gum line. She is too young for teething gel isn't she? I think babies all get teeth at different ages, I am sure mine were all 5 months. Just let her chew on whatever she will take to ease the pain and give her panadol.
Reply:hi there my son is going through the samething right now my dr told me to give him baby tylenol and ibuprofen every 4to 6hrs for his pain when he needed it also i would try some teetheing drops and caplets and your baby will get irrtable and will be quite clingy and want you alot so give her a binkie and anything cold and some tylenol they say it could last a few weeks to a month give or take i wish you luck i feel you pain as well!!!
Reply:my daughter is close to the same age. (5 months in 3 days)she started going through the screamer phase at 3 months. since then the drool has come (along with spit bubbles). her hands have been in her mouth since she discovered them.
usually if they are teething they'll run a slight fever, pull on their ears, scream non-stop for about a week or more. In their mouth you will be able to tell if its swollen and usually you can see teeth coming in.
if she is indeed teething try oralgel for babies. I wouldn't use it unless you know for sure she's teething.or those mesh chew bags you can put fruit in. i think you can get them at babies r us. My daughter chews on everything she can fit in her mouth. Mostly cloth books and her hands. no teeth yet and she's been like this for around 2 months.
Good luck.
Reply:It's very possible that your baby is teething. You can goto the store and get those teething rings put it in the fridge and let her chew away at that don't put it in the freezer. I made that mistake.
Reply:yeh..this happens to my daughter also..the best way is teether toy..just keep the teether toy in fridge.then give her to bite..this will b so comfortable for the solen gums..its normal dear for all the children..but dont let her to put finger inside mouth..this will make her teeth very big when she grow up..instead dont force her...just divert her by giving some things in hand..always keep in mind..only when we force children they bcom more aggresive...once u know she is going to get teeth,during nite time after feeding give her some water so that her teeth won't get spoiled...bcos of excess sugar in formula milk..
Teething baby?
Yes it is possible she is teething. I know the feeling about her not wanting to take a teething ring, my children didnt either. Try a popcicle, the kind in the plastic tube. Dont cut it open, just let her gnaw on it for awhile. The cold will help numb her gums. Also, you should invest in some baby orajel for both night and day. A cold damp wash-cloth also can help. Before you put her to bed at night you can also give her some infant tylenol, but first ask your doctor about the proper dosage for her age and weight. I hope this was helpful for you.
Reply:Put something cold in her mouth and that should help her feel better. I'm sure she is teething. Sometimes a cold towel will help or a little ice or cold nipple to suck on.
Reply:Teething is hard to deal with as the teeth move alot before showing in the gum line. She is too young for teething gel isn't she? I think babies all get teeth at different ages, I am sure mine were all 5 months. Just let her chew on whatever she will take to ease the pain and give her panadol.
Reply:hi there my son is going through the samething right now my dr told me to give him baby tylenol and ibuprofen every 4to 6hrs for his pain when he needed it also i would try some teetheing drops and caplets and your baby will get irrtable and will be quite clingy and want you alot so give her a binkie and anything cold and some tylenol they say it could last a few weeks to a month give or take i wish you luck i feel you pain as well!!!
Reply:my daughter is close to the same age. (5 months in 3 days)she started going through the screamer phase at 3 months. since then the drool has come (along with spit bubbles). her hands have been in her mouth since she discovered them.
usually if they are teething they'll run a slight fever, pull on their ears, scream non-stop for about a week or more. In their mouth you will be able to tell if its swollen and usually you can see teeth coming in.
if she is indeed teething try oralgel for babies. I wouldn't use it unless you know for sure she's teething.or those mesh chew bags you can put fruit in. i think you can get them at babies r us. My daughter chews on everything she can fit in her mouth. Mostly cloth books and her hands. no teeth yet and she's been like this for around 2 months.
Good luck.
Reply:It's very possible that your baby is teething. You can goto the store and get those teething rings put it in the fridge and let her chew away at that don't put it in the freezer. I made that mistake.
Reply:yeh..this happens to my daughter also..the best way is teether toy..just keep the teether toy in fridge.then give her to bite..this will b so comfortable for the solen gums..its normal dear for all the children..but dont let her to put finger inside mouth..this will make her teeth very big when she grow up..instead dont force her...just divert her by giving some things in hand..always keep in mind..only when we force children they bcom more aggresive...once u know she is going to get teeth,during nite time after feeding give her some water so that her teeth won't get spoiled...bcos of excess sugar in formula milk..
Mother's of preemies... teething earlier?
My son was 30 weeks and he is showing signs of teething at 3 months, but only one month corrected age. I know that babies teeth at very different rates and have actually answered questions about teething early and whatnot. I have a friend that was actually born WITH teeth. So if its possible that my son is already teething is not my question. My question is... are there any mothers of preemies out there who's preemie child did start teething earlier than their other children taking the corrected age into consideration?
Thanks in advance for any and all answers!
Mother's of preemies... teething earlier?
My son was born at 32 weeks, he has been teething for almost 3 months (he is 8 months old), the tooth is soo stubborn, it even made an appearance, but went back under, strange, huh? I wish it would just come through already!
Reply:My daughter was a preemie. She started teething at about 4 months, but her first tooth didn't come in until she was about 7 months old. So yes it is possible.
Reply:My daughter was 26 weeks and she started teething at 3mths, and now has one almost through at 5 mths.
Thanks in advance for any and all answers!
Mother's of preemies... teething earlier?
My son was born at 32 weeks, he has been teething for almost 3 months (he is 8 months old), the tooth is soo stubborn, it even made an appearance, but went back under, strange, huh? I wish it would just come through already!
Reply:My daughter was a preemie. She started teething at about 4 months, but her first tooth didn't come in until she was about 7 months old. So yes it is possible.
Reply:My daughter was 26 weeks and she started teething at 3mths, and now has one almost through at 5 mths.
Teething puppy breath???
How long will this nasty teething breath last for? I've never had a puppy have this kind of smell before thru teething. Is it until the last mature tooth comes thru? About how long doe sthis process take?
Teething puppy breath???
I have never noticed a change in a dog's breath when it is teething.
Bad breath usually indicates a problem, like a rotting tooth or diet that disagrees with the dog. I think you should take it to the vet.
Reply:I know about puppy breath, but have never heard of teething breath. Are you sure it isn't just puppy breath?
Reply:You could try introducing your puppy to eating raw carrots.
We feed both of our dogs raw carrots as a treat to help with breath.
Start off by breaking a small piece of carrot and also eat one yourself. The pup will get used to this eventually and it doesn't harm the pup when eaten.
The other thing could be the type of food you're feeding it or there could be a dental problem. Look at your pups teeth to see if there's a bad tooth, swollen gum line before heading to the Vet.
Teething puppy breath???
I have never noticed a change in a dog's breath when it is teething.
Bad breath usually indicates a problem, like a rotting tooth or diet that disagrees with the dog. I think you should take it to the vet.
Reply:I know about puppy breath, but have never heard of teething breath. Are you sure it isn't just puppy breath?
Reply:You could try introducing your puppy to eating raw carrots.
We feed both of our dogs raw carrots as a treat to help with breath.
Start off by breaking a small piece of carrot and also eat one yourself. The pup will get used to this eventually and it doesn't harm the pup when eaten.
The other thing could be the type of food you're feeding it or there could be a dental problem. Look at your pups teeth to see if there's a bad tooth, swollen gum line before heading to the Vet.
Teething? How long does it last??
My 7 month old daughter has 2 teeth and has pretty much been grumpy ever since the first one appeared, she doesn't want anything near her mouth, and its difficult to get her to eat or drink. Just wondering, do babies eventually get used to the pain of teething, does it become more bearable for them after the first few teeth come in, or does the grumpy mood last until all the teeth have come through?
Also, is there usually a break in the teething process at all?
After my daughters first tooth, her next one was up within 2 weeks, and i'm pretty sure another is about to burst through ( less than 2 weeks later) . I feel so sorry for her!
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Teething? How long does it last??
Teething usually starts about 2 months before the first tooth erupts, and proceeds intermittently. All of the primary teeth are usually in by 20 to 30 months, but most children do not have major symptoms with each tooth. This chart indicates when to expect tooth eruption http://www.ada.org/public/topics/tooth_e...
check it out :)
http://www.thenewparentsguide.com/baby-t... this website may be helpful as well :)
Reply:I've found that my daughter would be really cranky and not want to eat and even cry herself to sleep... then after 3 or 4 days i would see a tooth pop in. it was like that each time, so i got the hang of it.
Shes 14 months now and she has the top 4 and bottom four in the front. Just the other day she was crying a lot so i decided to try the oragel.. I felt the biggest swollen bump ever..that never happend before.. sure enough the next few days i feel a little tooth coming.
So i think they have the most pain when they are coming up.. and once they break thru it gets better.
Another thing, you said its lasting long? well jadyn got her first 8 teeth in days of each other.. so it did last a while.
Try teething tablets from wal-mart. They dont have medicine, but they help distract them.
Good luck.
Reply:Sorry to tell you but some babies don't get used to it. Some teeth take a while to come in and some pop in before you know they were teething. try baby orajel before a feeding.
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Also, is there usually a break in the teething process at all?
After my daughters first tooth, her next one was up within 2 weeks, and i'm pretty sure another is about to burst through ( less than 2 weeks later) . I feel so sorry for her!
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Teething? How long does it last??
Teething usually starts about 2 months before the first tooth erupts, and proceeds intermittently. All of the primary teeth are usually in by 20 to 30 months, but most children do not have major symptoms with each tooth. This chart indicates when to expect tooth eruption http://www.ada.org/public/topics/tooth_e...
check it out :)
http://www.thenewparentsguide.com/baby-t... this website may be helpful as well :)
Reply:I've found that my daughter would be really cranky and not want to eat and even cry herself to sleep... then after 3 or 4 days i would see a tooth pop in. it was like that each time, so i got the hang of it.
Shes 14 months now and she has the top 4 and bottom four in the front. Just the other day she was crying a lot so i decided to try the oragel.. I felt the biggest swollen bump ever..that never happend before.. sure enough the next few days i feel a little tooth coming.
So i think they have the most pain when they are coming up.. and once they break thru it gets better.
Another thing, you said its lasting long? well jadyn got her first 8 teeth in days of each other.. so it did last a while.
Try teething tablets from wal-mart. They dont have medicine, but they help distract them.
Good luck.
Reply:Sorry to tell you but some babies don't get used to it. Some teeth take a while to come in and some pop in before you know they were teething. try baby orajel before a feeding.
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