Sunday, December 6, 2009

4 MONTHS PROGRESS 1: IS MY BABY TEETHING????

This few days Vish Vish getting aggressive and showing tantrum...he look very uncomfortable and fussy...wake up frequently at nite screaming and biting his blanket ...biting here and there.....bite his feeding nipple..bite his toys....bite his towel and almost anything that near to his mouth....he drooling even more than when he was 3 months....and his chin olso rash....he rubbing his cheeck frequently until scratched his face....which make me really worry...

Hence i browse the net and found it is symptom of teething...but for me quite impossible and too soon for him to have his his first teeth at the age of 4 months...probably it just sign/symptom of teething occur but going to erupt/pop out later (few months later)...coz what I heard baby normally will hv their first tooth at the age of 6 to 8 months...however I did read baby can have their first tooth as early as 2 to 3 months ....and as late as 12 months...depending on baby herself....and another surprise fact to me is 1 in 2000 babies born with teeth...huhu sound scary...imagine he/she bite ur nipple....I remember my cousing galfren when she visited me when I was still in confinement period...she is a dentist..she said normally they will remove this teeth.....

we went to my cousin bday last saturday....my aunt saw Vish Vish biting here and there and olso drooling a lot...and she said probably it is symptom of teething and told that my cousin has her first tooth when he was 3 months....ha ..now I know....another cousin who is working as a nurse check Vish Vish gum...and said it quite hard and said she saw very 2 small hard white spot /cap on bottom middle gum....I never checked before because I thought it too early for him to have first teeth and maybe it just occur not erupt...

whatever it is we will see later.....

SYMPTOMS OF TEETHING

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.

Irritability: As the sharp little tooth rises closer to the surface your baby’s gums may become increasingly more sore and painful, leading to your baby being very fussy. The pain and discomfort is most often worse during the first teeth coming in and later when the molars come in because of their bigger size. This is most often the case since babies become accustomed to the sensations of teething and learn to live with them. But you may find your baby may be fussy during the whole time that every tooth comes in. Every child reacts differently.

Drooling: From three to four months of age you may see your baby start drooling more often than normal. Teething stimulates drooling, which is often worse with some babies than others.

Coughing: The extra saliva can cause your baby to occasionally cough or gag. This is usually nothing to worry about as long as your baby seems fine and shows no signs of a cold or flu and does not run a high fever.

Chin rash: If your baby is a big drooler, the constant contact with saliva can cause the skin around the chin and mouth to become irritated. To help prevent this, gently wipe your baby’s mouth and chin periodically throughout the day.

Biting & gnawing: A baby that is teething will gnaw and gum down on anything she or he can get their mouth around. The counter pressure from biting on something helps relieve the pressure from under the gums.

Cheek rubbing and ear pulling: Pain in the gums may travel to the ears and cheeks particularly when the back molars begin coming in. This is why you may see your baby rubbing their cheeks or pulling at their ears. However, keep in mind that pulling at an ear can also be a sign of an ear infection.

Diarrhea: While this is a symptom that is disagreed upon by physicians, researchers and parents, most parents usually notice slightly looser bowel movements when a baby is teething. While the recent study done by the Children’s Hospital in Australia found this to be the most common symptom of teething, there are still many people that will agree and disagree with this recent study. It is believed that the most likely cause of this is the extra saliva swallowed, which then loosens the stool. Be sure and report any diarrhea to your doctor that lasts more than two bowel movements.

Low-grade fever: A fever is another symptom that doctors are sometimes hesitant to directly link with teething. But there are many parents who will disagree with this and find their baby gets a slight fever while teething. The best thing to do is be extra safe and notify your doctor if a fever last more than two days.

Not sleeping well: With teething pain happening during the day and night, you may find your child wakes more often at night when the pain gets bad enough. Most parents agree that the night waking happens more often during the first set of teeth and with the molars.

Cold like symptoms (runny nose, etc.): Some parents find that their baby will show signs of having a cold. Runny noses, coughing and general cold symptoms are believed to come from the baby having their hands in their mouth more often. Play it safe and always notify your doctor if symptoms such as this occur.

How can I help my baby with the pain?

There are several things that you can try to help ease the pain of teething; some work and some don’t, but most parents agree they’re always worth a try. Teething rings, water filled and chilled rubber teething toys; mom and dads fingers can all provide counter pressure that can sometimes bring relief. Offering your baby a cold bottle of water can also help. If sucking on the bottle bothers your child, offer a cold cup of water. The water can also help replenish your baby’s fluid if they’re drooling a lot or have loose bowel movements.

Cold food has also been found to be helpful by some parents. Chilled applesauce, yogurt and pureed peaches may be more appealing to your baby and also more nutritious than a chilled teething ring.

When nothing else helps, you can also turn to the Infant Tylenol. Before giving your child Infant Tylenol (acetaminophen) always check with your doctor first. Your doctor will tell you if it’s all right and what the proper amount is to give your baby. Baby Orajel and other teething pain medicines that are applied to the gums can also provide some relief. Some parents say the Baby Orajel type products work great, while other parents will say it doesn’t. Also check with your doctor before giving this type of over the counter pain reliever to your baby.

The teething process will come and go just like so many other things with new babies. Keep trying different things until you find what provides the best relief for your child.

Note: Before trying any of the suggestions listed above or any other type of home remedy it is highly recommended that you contact your pediatrician first. You should follow your pediatricians advise first before trying anything mentioned on this site or on any other site. Your child's doctor knows what is best for your child.

.SOURCE:http://www.thenewparentsguide.com/baby-teething.htm


4 comments:

J.Clair said...

1 in 2000! Anak buah ku, born with 2 gigi. Hahaha scary laa. Her sister born with white hairs (uban) ba buk depan ya..macam2 ajak dua beradik nya.

Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal said...

get a Dentinox gel to comfort his gums..

Agnes Kanyan @ Mummy Vish said...

yup babe very rare case born with teeth...apu siku tumbuh uban...miracle

apu merinsa mat melayan vish diatu...semua serba nda kena...ka mengamuk ga ya...ka ngetup jak kerja

Agnes Kanyan @ Mummy Vish said...

Thanks babe...aku ka nanya d meh tadi tup tup d udah mdh...petang lagi ku meli....

susah mat ati ku meda ya semua ka digigit..nti org mega bju org ga digigit...abis basah baju laban liur