Baby Teething
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Baby teething. Teething is the process by which a babys teeth erupt or break through the gums. Many parents suspect that teething causes fever and diarrhea but researchers say these symptoms arent indications of teething. If your baby has a rectal temperature of 1004 f 38 c or diarrhea talk to the doctor. Teething generally occurs between 6 to 24 months of age.
The first tooth is a big event in your babys young life but it can be uncomfortable. Signs of teething month 5 week 1 though youre probably loving your babys toothless grin that first tooth can appear anytime between now and after her first birthday. The more you know about teething the better you can help your baby get through it. Symptoms of teething include irritability tender and swollen gums and the infant wanting to place objects or fingers into the mouth in an attempt to reduce discomfort.
The american academy of pediatrics aap says that although a babys body temperature may rise very slightly when teething a true fever temperature above 1004 degrees f.