Symptoms
There are symptoms that are considered to be normal while a baby is teething, but there are some symptoms that you may think are normal but are not. Normal symptoms include:
- Excessive drooling
- Fussiness
- Irritability
- Loss of appetite
- Trouble sleeping
However, if your baby exhibits any of the following symptoms, along with being cranky and appearing uncomfortable, it is probably not because they are teething. Therefore, you should call your physician:
- Rash
- Diarrhea
- Fever
How to Soothe Your Teething Baby
The reason your child is cranky when teething is because they likely have very sore and tender gums and, therefore, are looking for any sort of relief. Here are some natural suggestions to help relieve your child’s teething discomfort:
- Gently rub their gums with a clean, cool finger.
- Hold a small, chilled spoon against their sore gums.
- Place a moist, cold gauze pad against their gums.
- Give them a chilled pacifier or teething ring to chew on.