Teething

Teething can be uncomfortable for your baby, but there are ways to help ease their symptoms.

You can give your baby sugar-free painkillers like Calpol, or see if they take to a teething ring that can be cooled in the fridge.

You can also try teething gels, but it’s recommended to try other methods first.

If your baby is 6 months and over, you can give them healthy things to chew on like raw vegetables, but always keep an eye on them to ensure they don’t choke.

Babies will usually start to get their first teeth at around 6 months old.

Teething is a painful and uncomfortable time for your baby, and it can last from just a few days until a tooth is visible or much longer.

By the time your child is 3, all twenty of their baby teeth should have come through.

Products that contain benzocaine usually aren’t suitable for children under the age of 2, as it could cause serious side effects.

If your child is suffering from teething pain, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health visitor to recommend a suitable product for them.

Teething typically starts at around 6 months old and it can be an uncomfortable time for your baby.

If your baby is teething, you may notice that they’re crying more than usual, drooling a lot, biting and possibly rubbing their cheeks or pulling on their ears.

There may also be changes to their eating and sleeping habits, like struggling to drink from a bottle or waking up during the night.