Along with looking after and caring for your child, I learned many things about the process of growth and development. One of them is when he passes through the phase of teething. according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, babies are generally teething when they are 4-7 months old. My child began to grow teeth when he entered the age of 6 months. When passing this phase, I often have difficulty distinguishing whether your child is fussy because of illness or teething. That's why I tried to find out how to distinguish it by reading various articles on child development. Here's the information I got.
Symptoms of the Little Fussy because of Teething
When your child is growing teeth, generally he becomes fussier because he feels itching and pain in his gums. Look, if your child experiences the symptoms below, maybe he is passing through the phase of teething.
- Excessive saliva, because your baby's saliva production will increase when teething.
- Rash around the mouth area, because it is often exposed to saliva.
- The gums are swollen because the teeth will appear above the gum surface.
- Like to bite objects around it, because swelling of the gums often makes your child feel uncomfortable.
- High fever or above 38.5 ° C can be a sign that your child has a virus.
- Rash on the body, maybe your child has measles, roseola, or other illness.
- Having symptoms of pain, such as vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, and others.
To reduce discomfort during teething, I used to give the little one a toy that could be bitten or teether. Teether is generally easy to hold and safely put in the mouth of your child. Before playing, teether can be cleaned and cooled first into the refrigerator for several hours. This toy can help relieve itching and discomfort in the gums.
Symptoms of the Little Fussy because of Pain
Does your child keep crying and it's hard to calm? Maybe the child's health is being disrupted, Mom. Come on, recognize the symptoms below:
- High fever or above 38.5 ° C can be a sign that your child has a virus.
- Rash on the body, maybe your child has measles, roseola, or other illness.
- Having symptoms of pain, such as vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, and others.
If your child experiences the symptoms above, chances are he is sick and needs to be examined by a doctor, Mom.
Well, that's some information that I got from various sources. Through this experience, in my opinion, distinguishing the symptoms of baby teething and pain because of other things is easy. However, if your child has a fever or cries without stopping, don't hesitate to consult a doctor right away. Hope your little one is healthy always!
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