Little Blythe is chewing on anything she can find these days. Her mother has also noticed all the fussiness that comes along with teething, the process of new teeth cutting through her gums.
When babies get new teeth, they are often irritable and uncomfortable because their gums are tender and inflamed.
Click here to read about teething and the signs and symptoms from WebMD.
Blythe's mother said, "She started being very clingy, miserable, and not eating, you know, it just changes her entire temperament."
Children start teething as early as two months and continue off and on until they are about two and a half years old.
Some children aren't bothered when teething; others like Blythe have swollen, painful gums.
Dr. Jennifer Shu with the American Academy of Pediatrics said, "Some signs of teething include: excessive drooling, lots of crying or irritability and the tendency to stick anything and everything in their mouths."
You can help ease your child's discomfort by gently massaging their gums with a damp washcloth. Offer your child a firm rubber teething ring. If you chill the ring, put it in the refrigerator, NOT the freezer.
Pediatricians say you do have the option of using over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen when needed, but check the labels ... you need to stay away from teething remedies that contain benzocaine.
"Some remedies such as teething tablets and gels have been reported to have serious side effects, such as seizures, respiratory depression, coma," Dr. Shu said.
Blythe's latest round of teeth have almost come in. That's welcome news for both Blythe and her mommy.
Click here to read more about teething remedies from BabyCenter.com.
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