Teething Already?

The last few days Marly has really been sucking on her bottom lip. We couldnt figure out why. Even before that she was droolong like crazy. But, the lst few days she has been putting everything into her mouth and kind of groaning and talking. She always wants something in her mouth. Then, last night, Ashley said maybe she's teething. I thought to myself...no way not allready. Ashley put her finger in Marley's mouth to feel for any teeth and sure enough... she felt one starting to poke though. No wonder Marley has been makeing such a fuss.

I guess I didnt know that babys could get teeth so soon. But then I read on Baby Center that some babies are actually born with teeth but most babies get their first teeth around 4-6 months. Early bloomers get theeth around 3 months. I guess Marley is one of those.

So now we are on the quest to sooth this little girls mouth. So far we have tried several toys, rings, binkies, rubber soothers, but the best so far that we have is a vibrating rubber teething toy.

I did some resurch on theething and this is what I found on Baby Center.

Experts disagree about whether teething actually causes symptoms — like fussiness, diarrhea, and fever — or whether these common symptoms are not related to teething at all and just coincidentally appear at the same time as emerging teeth. Regardless, many parents maintain that their teething babies do experience discomfort (though some babies get through the process with no problems at all). The symptoms most likely to trouble a teether include:

• Drooling (which can lead to a facial rash)



• Gum swelling and sensitivity



• Irritability or fussiness



• Biting behavior



• Refusing food



• Sleep problems

Give your child something to chew on, such as a firm rubber teething ring or a cold washcloth. If your baby is old enough to eat solids, he may also get some relief from cold foods such as applesauce or yogurt. Giving him a hard, unsweetened teething cracker such as zwieback to gnaw on is another time-honored trick. (Avoid carrots, as they can be a choking hazard.) Simply rubbing a clean finger gently but firmly over your baby's sore gums can ease the pain temporarily, too.

If these methods aren't working, some doctors recommend giving a teething baby a small dose of children's pain reliever such as infants' acetaminophen — but check with your doctor before giving your baby any medication. (Never give your baby aspirin or even rub it on his gums to ease the pain. The use of aspirin in children is associated with Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition.)

Rubbing the gums with topical pain relief gel is also an option, but you may want to ask your baby's doctor before trying it. If you use too much, it can numb the back of your baby's throat and weaken his gag reflex (which helps prevent him from choking on his saliva). The gels are generally safe to use, but in rare cases can cause an allergic reaction.

If drool causes a rash on your baby's face, wipe, but don't rub, the drool away with a soft cotton cloth. You can also smooth petroleum jelly on his chin before a nap or bedtime to protect the skin from further irritation.

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