The eruption of milk milk is sometimes a difficult time. But when a white spot finally appears on your toddler's gum, parents are proud and happy. children, teething is almost imperceptible. Mom knows, that the child has a tooth only then, when he feels the pain of being bitten while breastfeeding. If he feeds food with a spoon, may hear a soft click. Teething shouldn't be painful, because the gum mucosa is thin and not very much innervated. The gums, however, may be red and slightly swollen, the child therefore has the right to feel itchy. Usually, he feels like chewing on hard objects. All, whatever is within his reach, puts in his mouth. Your little one may also be irritable during teething, whimsical. Sometimes there are problems with falling asleep.
How to help a child
If the gums itch very much, you can give your baby hard biscuits or crisps to chew. It's also good to have two teethers at home. It is best to give them to your child slightly chilled (in a refrigerator, but not in the freezer). Red and swollen gums can be lubricated with a special soothing gel, which is bought at the pharmacy (e.g.. Calgel, price 9 PLN). When pain is the cause of trouble sleeping, we give paracetamol, designed for infants or herbal calming tea, e.g.. from lemon balm.
When to see a doctor
Teething should not be accompanied by such symptoms, like a fever, seizures, Qatar, cough, vomiting or lack of appetite. If we spot any of them, take your child to the doctor's office, because the little one is sick. It's just a coincidence, that the cloves and the disease appeared at the same time.