While every baby photo is cute, it?s especially true of a snapshot of your little one showing off her first tooth. But getting to that major milestone isn?t easy. Teething is synonymous with lots of fussiness, crying and sleepless nights. Read on to find out everything you need to know about teething.
When do babies start teething"
Typically, the first teeth come in around six months of age, but babies can start teething anywhere from six to 13 months. ?I have seen them come in as early as four months, but that?s pretty rare,? says Jeffrey Bourne, a paediatrician at Providence Saint John?s Health Center in Santa Monica, California.
In what order do baby teeth come in"
The front incisors usually come in first. Typically, the bottom front teeth will make an appearance first, but sometimes it?s the top two. Next, the canines will arrive. Your baby?s eight molars usually come in between her first and third birthdays, so she will be teething for a long time! How do I know if my baby is teething"
At two or three months, you?ll notice your baby start to drool and gnaw on things, including her fingers, your fingers and anything she can get her tiny little hands on. But that?s not a sign of teething, explains Bourne. ?Teething is really when the teeth start to erupt,? he says. ?You might not see them initially, but you can actually feel little bumps on the gums within a day or two when they start coming through. That?s when it hurts: when they?re poking up through ...