How do i know if my baby is already teething?

Question

she is almost 3 mos. old but has been slobbering quite a bit... She hasnt been too fussy, but has been chewing on her hands, and her blankets when she is covered up. She is still doing normal activities like playing and sleeping, but she has been sleeping a little more at night then usual. Normally she sleeps between 6-8 hrs. straight the last week it has been 8-10 hrs. straight. IDK if its just developmental or she is teething. Like i said she has been slobbering and chewing but not much fussing. I felt her gums and nothing was there....any ideas or is this a normal thing for babies her age...she is 11 weeks?

Answer 1

look in her mouth, if your bottle feeding her, or just playing around, you will see little white spots, 3months is pretty early, though thats when i got mine, and usaully babies will become upset as teeth come in because of pain

Answer 2

My daughter started slobbering and drooling non-stop starting around 3 months old.  She didn't get her first tooth until she was 11 months.  You can usually see the teeth coming in before you can feel them.  They'll be this little white spot.

Answer 3

I HAVE A 9 MONTH OLD BABY AND HE STARTED DROOLING AND CHEWING AT 4 MONTHS AND HE GOT HIS FIRST TOOTH BY 5 MONTHS..HE HAS A TOTAL OF SIX NOW..SO YOU NEVER KNOW JUST KEEP AN EYE OUT..BUT THEY WILL GET FUSSY AND CRY A LOT..

Answer 4

A baby can start teething at any age. My son started when he was about 10-11 weeks old (just around 2 1/2 months old. his first two teeth didnt come in til about 3 1/2 months) he's now almost 10 months old and has 12 teeth

The average baby cuts their first tooth anywhere between five and six months old. There are some however that will cut a tooth as early as two months, or as late as a year. Occasionally, some babies will only have two-four teeth until several months after their first birthday. There is not any rule as to when your baby should sprout teeth. Just like most other milestones, it is different in all babies.

There are many signs of teething in a baby. Your baby might become incredibly fussy and cry more all of a sudden. When it is teething related then the normal things that work on your baby like feeding, changing, bathing, and playing with him, will not work.

The excess production of drool is a telltale sign of teething. When you are getting soaked just holding your baby because they are slobbering so much, it is a good sign that teeth are coming in the next few months. It isn’t necessarily a sign that they are coming soon though. A baby could start drooling during their second month of life, but not actually have any teeth pop up till they are nine months old. When your baby starts drooling, be sure to keep a rag or towel near-by to dry you both off with.

Another sign that your baby is teething could be them pulling on their ears. Since the “ear, nose and throat” are all connected, teething can cause ear aches in babies, which can lead to crying and fussiness. Other signs of teething include:

Swelling around the gums where tooth is about to break through

Redness in creases around neck from the excess drool getting stuck

Irritability

Restlessness/Sleeplessness

Sucking thumb/fingers

Fussy feedings

There are things that can be done to help your baby feel a little more comfort however. Baby companies market heavily to parents when it comes to teething time. There are all sorts of toys that have chewable rubber pieces on them designs to let the baby gnaw at will. Some of the bigger toys like walkers and exersaucers also have attached toys with rubber ends for chewing.

There are teething rings that are either filled with water, or can be filled with water and stuck in the freezer for you to take out as needed. These are great to chew on for baby because they are cold and get soft as they thaw out. If you don’t have a lot of extra money to spend on chew toys, you can wet a wash cloth and stick it in the freezer. It is a soft, reusable and inexpensive way to help your baby with his teething pain.

There are also medications you should speak to your pediatrician about. There are gels that are created that are supposed to help numb the gums. There are specific formulas of these for both day and nighttime. Some pediatricians will also recommend giving your baby over the counter pain medicines.

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Answer 5

You'll know when the teeth show up. Ha! I'm serious. There is often a point when the drool glands start working. You might be there. OR, you might be at the beginning of teething. OR, your baby may be sleeping a lot because of a growth spurt. Honestly, if there was ever an argument for being a mellow, roll with what my baby seems to need today parent, it's teething. My baby's 15 months and has been somewhere in the teething process at least half the time since 4 months. You can get pretty good medical info at askdrsears.com .