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A Look at Teething with Dr. Ashley
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A Look at Teething with Dr. Ashley

January 4, 2023
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Posted by Lauren Rodych-Eberle

Teething can throw a parent for a loop. You may think it’s coming on earlier than it is, it seems to last forever, and of course you just want to take you little one’s pain away! Dr. Ashley is here to talk about what teething actually is and how you can assist your little one in getting through it with as much ease as possible.

Does your little one have trouble eating while teething? It’s very normal for your baby/toddler to have aversions to certain foods while they are teething. Some don’t want to eat at all and prefer increased breastmilk/formula/milk. Think of it this way – if your mouth was sore, what kinds of foods would you like to eat?

If your baby is not on solids yet, try frozen breastmilk or formula popsicles to ease teething pain. If your baby is on solids, experiment with soft, cold foods that feel good on gums and require minimal chewing. Always ensure your little one is properly hydrated throughout the day.

About a month before tooth eruption. Initial start of teething: swollen gums, and rosy cheeks. Symptoms and discomfort are minimal at this first stage.

Signs of Teething

  • General irritability
  • Rosy cheeks
  • Excessive drooling
  • Decreased interest in solids
  • Disrupted sleep
  • Swollen, tender gums
The tip of the tooth trying to break through.

NOT Signs of Teething

  • Fever greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Cough
  • Diarrhea
  • Congestion
  • Vomiting
  • Body rash

If we blame these symptoms on teething, we could be missing an illness or infection that needs to be treated.

After you first notice swollen gums, it can take 2-4 weeks for a tooth to break through. The 48-72 hours before the tooth “cuts” through the gums is when discomfort and symptoms are at their peak. Once it cuts and the tooth continues to erupt, symptoms are improved.

Teething Relief

If baby can’t hold items yet:

  • Massage gums with silicone finger brush, clean finger, or cold wash cloth
  • Dip pacifier in water and freeze for 20 minutes
  • Nippii makes a freezable pacifier; fill with water, breastmilk, or formula

COLD acts as an anesthesia for gums.

When baby can hold items:

  • Textured, easy-to-hold, BPA-free teethers (Some ideas: Baby SweeTooth, Green Sprouts Silicone Fruit Teether, Haakaa, Itzy Ritzy Teething Mitt, and Baby Banana Brush)
  • Frozen wash cloth. Dip in water/formula/breastmilk, freeze for 15-30 minutes (Tip: leave a portion unfrozen for little hands to hold)

When baby is on solids:

  • Partially freeze long/large pieces of fruits and veggies (ie. celery, pineapple ring, banana) – always supervised, of course
  • Mesh feeders filled with frozen fruit/veggie pieces [Disclaimer from Lauren: Please read the instructions on the mesh feeder – some advise not to use once baby has any teeth, and please watch for any tears, so there is no fear of the frozen food being a choking hazard]
  • Homemade popsicles using molds (Briar’s favourite was blended breastmilk, banana, pineapple, spinach, and coconut)
  • Teething crackers (ie. Baby Mum-Mums)

Even though marketed for teething, I do not recommend:

  • Amber necklaces (choking hazard)
  • Oral teething gels (can numb throat)

If ever in doubt, ask your dentist or doctor first.

For all ages, extra comfort helps tremendously. Cuddle, baby wear, rock, nurse. Teething is hard work for everyone. It won’t last forever, so take in the cuddles!

January 4, 2023
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