5 Characteristics Of Babies Growing Teeth, Listen, Mother

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JAKARTA - Entering the age of 4-7 months, the baby's teething phase will begin soon. In that age range, the first teeth will appear, starting with the two bottom teeth at the front, then the top two teeth at the front, and the rest of the teeth will follow. Each baby's teething time is different, but the symptoms are all the same. Both make you confused. Here are five signs your baby is teething!

Often fussy

The rate of growth of baby teeth is very fast, especially at night. If your baby often seems fussy at the age of 4-7 months, then you can check his teeth. Maybe he's teething his first. Baby fuss will be more pronounced at night. Get ready, yeah!

Drooling a lot

Until now there has been no reason or research linking the growth of baby teeth with the amount of excessive saliva. But in most cases, the amount of saliva production in babies will increase when he is teething.

Like to bite

Teething makes baby's gums itch. To get rid of it, the majority of babies will tend to bite the things around them. To maintain good health, prepare a clean and safe teether for baby's teeth.

It's hard to eat

If your baby usually likes to suck milk or eat solid food, when his teeth grow, his eating activities will decrease. Your little one has difficulty eating because of the discomfort they experience in the mouth area. Don't panic, okay? Give your baby food that is easy to digest and doesn't make him more sick.

Frequently scratching ears or pulling cheeks

Itching and discomfort due to teething makes babies often seen holding their ears or cheeks. He tried to signal that he was feeling uncomfortable, but his hands couldn't reach the inside of the gums.