The Agony of Teething: A Parent's Guide

Teething is an agonizing experience for both babies and parents alike. It can be a long, drawn-out process that can cause sleepless nights and lots of tears. As a parent, it’s important to know how to help your little one get through this uncomfortable time. Here is a guide to the agony of teething:

1. Recognize the Signs: Teething often begins between four and seven months of age. Look for signs such as excessive drooling, red cheeks, swollen gums, loss of appetite, irritability and chewing on everything in sight!

2. Provide Comfort: One of the best ways to help soothe your baby during teething is providing them with something cold or frozen to chew on such as a wet cloth or teether toy filled with water or gel. You can also give them something hard like a chilled carrot stick or frozen bagel slice – just make sure you supervise closely! Additionally, you may want to try giving them infant acetaminophen (Tylenol) if they seem especially uncomfortable.

3. Keep Clean: Make sure you keep your baby’s hands clean by washing frequently with warm water and mild soap – this will help reduce the risk of infection from all the extra drooling they are doing! Additionally, make sure their pacifier stays clean too by cleaning it regularly with hot soapy water or boiling it for five minutes at least once per week (if you’re using one).

4. Be Patient: Teething can take several months before all primary teeth have come in – so be prepared for an extended period of discomfort! The best thing you can do is remain patient and understanding while helping your little one get through this tough time as best they can – they’ll thank you later!

Teething is an inevitable part of growing up but it doesn’t have to be unbearable for either parent or child if handled properly! By recognizing the signs early on and providing comfort when needed along with regular hygiene habits – you should be able to get through this difficult stage without too much trouble!

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