Baby teething so early?

Question

My son is 3 1/2 months old. He was a preemie so his "corrected age" is 2 months but I dont really use that because he has hit all of his milestones with his actual age. About a week ago he started to chew on his hand and drool all the time. When I tried to feed him or give him the pacifer he screams even more. When I give him the teething ring he just sits there and holds it and chews and drools all over it with out screaming. When I told my mom and M-I-L they were surprised he was teething this early. Is this the time around when they start?

Answer 1

I think it's normal; my baby sister started teething at about three months of age and she didn't have any problems related to it.

Answer 2

Some babies actually have teeth when they're born.  Most babies start teething at around 7 months, but it's not unusal to get teeth before that.  I don't think your baby being a preemie matters.

My daughter was full term but got teeth at 4 months.

Answer 3

yes, it can happen at any time.  my son was only 5 months old when he had 5 teeth cut through at the same time!  It's rough!  Give him pain relief medicine, bonjela or similar for his gums, or even chipped ice cubes to suck on.

Answer 4

Yes!

Mine started a little before 4 months. This is perfectly normal.

Good luck!

Answer 5

My daughter's first teeth cut through the week before she turned 4 months old, so it's a good possibility!