Teething: Signs to Watch For and How to Help
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Teething: Signs to Watch For and How to Help
Teething is one of those milestones that announces itself well before the first tooth actually appears. It can be an unsettled few weeks for everyone, here's what to look out for, and how to make it a bit easier.
The Real Signs of Teething
Swollen or reddened gums are usually the clearest sign, along with a noticeable urge to chew or gnaw on anything within reach. Increased drooling, general fussiness, and disrupted sleep are all common too, as the discomfort tends to be worse when lying down.
Worth knowing
A genuine fever isn't typically a teething symptom on its own, so if your baby has a raised temperature alongside the usual signs, it's worth getting them checked by a GP rather than assuming it's teeth.
Helping Them Through It
A safe teether gives your baby something appropriate to chew on, and the gentle counter-pressure can genuinely ease gum discomfort. A little extra patience and closeness goes a long way too, this is a genuinely uncomfortable few weeks from your baby's side of things.
A few extra comforts
- Offer a clean, age-appropriate teether. Something cool rather than frozen tends to be most soothing, and safest.
- Try a gentle gum massage. A clean finger, lightly pressed along the gum line, can ease discomfort in the moment.
- Wipe drool regularly. A soft cloth around the chin and mouth helps prevent the irritation that constant dribbling can cause.
- Keep the usual routine where you can. Familiar bedtime steps still help, even on an unsettled night.
MOCHi's Teether is designed with exactly this stage in mind, safe, soothing, and something your baby can hold and chew with confidence.
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This story was inspired by one of our Mochi Turkey team's own blog posts, adapted here with fresh words and UK guidance for our readers.
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