When you are a parent, you know that kids don't come with an instruction manual.



However, babies start having trouble as soon as they are born and it continues throughout their lives. One of those problems that all babies suffer from is teething.



For some, it can start as early as four months, but almost all babies begin teething by six months. If you have a little one at home, here is what you need to know about teething.

Teething: What to look for: One of the very first signs of teething is drooling.



Babies are famous for it and it will cause you to need a bib and a burp pad all the time. Drooling can also cause rashes around the mouth; so if your sweet baby looks red and irritated (and wet), then check inside the mouth.

The next thing you will probably notice when teething begins is that your baby will want to put everything inside the mouth.



You might see your baby begin sucking his or her thumb or fingers and putting toys and everything else in reach in the mouth. If you see your baby doing this, then it is time to provide him or her with teething rings and other soothing (and baby safe) toys.

Bumps along the gum line will come next. That is a sure sign that a tooth is about to erupt.



It will look swollen and red and then as the tooth gets closer to the surface, will turn a whitish color. This will also be painful for your baby and crying usually accompanies teething. You can help the process along by giving your child cool wet washcloths to chew on and using pain medication such as Tylenol or teething gel.
Your baby is going to experience teething, so you need to make sure you have all the right information handy. The good news is that teething doesn't last forever.

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