There’s nothing like baby’s first gummy smile to brighten up a room. On second thoughts, there’s nothing like the appearance of baby’s first tooth to bring forth applause from parents, siblings and grandparents. Teething is a bittersweet affair; one minute we’re celebrating the arrival of teeth, the next we’re trying to cope with the discomfort and misery of the process.
Archive for February, 2006
Teething And Diarrhea – How To Help Your Baby
Debate continues as to whether teething causes diarrhea or not. What’s clear is, many parents report loose stools while their baby’s teeth are erupting. This could be a) coincidental, due to the fact that the level of immunity they received from being in the mother’s womb drops off and the child’s immune system must take over, at around the same time as teething starts, and b) when teething begins, all manner of things are put into the mouth, germs and all. Whatever the reason, diarrhea is a pain in the butt.
Remedies To Help The Teething Baby
When there’s a teething baby in the house, everyone suffers. Poor bub is uncomfortable, in pain and distressed. Mom is upset at the fact that she seems to only be able to do so much to help, Dad is trying to help out and everyone’s losing sleep because the baby is.
There are remedies to help, and naturally, you’ll do all you can to alleviate the symptoms and bring peace back to the home.
Recipes For Homemade Teething Biscuits
There’s nothing like a serving of comfort food to cure what ails ya, and when your baby is teething, comfort is a valuable commodity. You’ll do anything to help your child feel better and she’ll be grateful for whatever you can offer to take away the pain and discomfort.
Tie on your apron and take out the baking implements. Teething biscuits are simple to prepare and it’s very gratifying to know that you’ve made something yourself that can be of assistance to her plight. Like chicken soup for influenza, teething biscuits are more than just a treat.
Is A Low Grade Fever Normal When Teething?
When your baby’s teeth start erupting from the gums, you’ll notice that she may be feeling a little off color from her normal self. Some babies experience very few troubling symptoms whereas others suffer each time a tooth emerges, until it’s safely through. When you notice a low-grade fever, it could mean that she is teething, but it could also be an indicator that something else is going on, such as a viral infection, so it’s important to rule out other possibilities before simply accepting that it’s a teething issue.
