The first teeth in a child: how does it happen?

The first teeth in a child usually appear in 3-7 months. By the way, girls have this process faster than boys. Experienced parents in advance warn future moms about what "perfect" period it turns into.

How are the teeth of the children affected? Usually, before the first tooth begins to crawl , the child will become salivary in a few weeks, as his body prepares for eating hard food soon. But the kid still can not cope with the swallowing of such a substance as saliva, and therefore, to avoid irritations on the skin, remove the saliva with napkins. In addition, if the baby sleeps on the back, saliva can get into the larynx or lungs to avoid it, slightly turn the baby's head sideways while sleeping.

The first teeth of a child are two central incisors. After them, already in half a year and a little later there are two lower lateral incisors, and by the year your child is already flaunting with a set of 6-8 teeth. Usually the first tooth is cut most painfully. For some children, he can cause anxiety for a week - the child becomes moody and whiny. And at others the first tooth can get out and for a night - here as will carry. Symptoms of the fact that the child's teeth are chopped - temperature, lethargy, swelling on the gums in the place where the tooth should appear, sometimes even up to the formation of a hematoma. Do not be scared, survive this period with the child and try to ease his ailment.

To do this, first, prepare a compress of chamomile. Dampen a piece of cloth with the broth of this healing herb and put it in the refrigerator. Give the baby a chew on a cool cloth - chamomile will relieve the inflammation from the gums, and the cold will dull the pain a little. When the first teeth appear in a child, the child may refuse from pain to eat the usual food - mother's milk or a mixture. Prepare for it a little cool fruit puree from a baked apple or peached peach - this food will be to his liking and distract from pain.

Of course, knowing that the "dental" period is approaching, it is better to go to the pharmacy in advance and stock up on medications. Since the temperature is a very frequent companion of cutting teeth, it is necessary to buy a paracetamol-based antipyretic agent for children. Just do not buy drugs that contain aspirin. In addition, remember that if the temperature of the baby lasts more than two days, the child refuses to eat and becomes sluggish, you should consult a doctor.

The first teeth in the child is also the period when the baby starts to pull everything in his mouth and gnaw. And sometimes under the tooth comes across and my mother's breast. To release the baby's tightly compressed jaws, gently press down on his chin. And stock up with pacifier dummies and special chewing rings for kids. Some of them also have a cooling effect, which will help relieve tenderness when cutting teeth. In general, do not worry, approach this difficult matter deliberately, and your child with you can hold it without nerves and pain. Take care of your child!