Question 1

is it okay to use orajel on babies? i'd rather use natural means of helping with teething pain, but nothing else seems to work.

Accepted Answer

Small quantities : Small quantities are safe to use, but i would only use it if absolutely necessary (if needed to fall asleep). The effect is only very temporary. Give him something cold to chew on instead (frozen washcloth, teething ring) during the day. This will feel good and help the teeth come in as well.

Question 2

what is the best way to stop teething pain? is orajel safe to use on babies? i haven't really heard of anything else that can help babies with teething pain.

Accepted Answer

There : There are small teething rings made to be frozen that you can let you child chew on.  Sometimes a clean wash rag will do the trick also.  Orajel is generally not recommended for infants because if too much is applied it can be swallowed and cause temporary numbness of the tongue and throat making it difficult for them to swallow.

Contact you pediatrician for recommendations on what analgesic you can use.

Question 3

when do babies start teething?

Accepted Answer

Teething: Most babies get their first tooth around six months  and then a new tooth about every month or so - a typical 1 year old may have six teeth.  However some babies are born with teeth (natal teeth) and some babies don’t get their first tooth until they are 1,  there is a wide range for normal development.  Kids may lose their first tooth around age 5, barring trauma.

Question 4

when do babies begin teething?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Usually 6-7 months.It can vary.

Question 5

when do babies usually begin teething?

Accepted Answer

6 Months: Give or take a few months, but even 12 months would not be completely unusual.

Question 6

how can a  teething necklace help babies ?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Not sure what a teething necklace is. But teethers are common for babies. They help to soothe their gums when their teeth are starting to erupt. The best ones are the ones that you freeze, since the coldness helps soothe as well.
Be careful of any kind of necklace on children as this can be a choking hazard! i recommend using just handheld teethers.

Question 7

so when babies are teething what are symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Crying and drooling: Some babies experience excessive drooling, irritability, swelling of the gums, refusal to eat, and gnawing of their fists.  
Teething pain can be alleviated by storing small, clean, wet washcloths in the freezer.  Roll the washcloth into a 'log shape' and offer it to the baby to gnaw on.  The cold will soothe gums and will clean the teeth at the same time.

Question 8

hi, how many months does babies start teething?

Accepted Answer

Six month: The four front teeth; two upper and two lower;
usually erupt first, beginning as early as six
months after birth. Most kids have a full set (20 teeth) of primary teeth by the time they are 3 years old.

Question 9

can a babies temperature reach 102 while teething?

Accepted Answer

Teething: No. The current consensus is that teething does not cause significant fever. While it may cause irritability and sleep disturbance, fever >100.4 is most likely due to a coincident illness such a viral upper respiratory infection, otitis media, etc.

Question 10

what is the normal age to start teething in babies?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The first teeth to erupt are usually the 2 lower front teeth at around 6 months. It is possible for babies to be born with teeth or take as long as a year to erupt but the average is 6 months. Most children should have all 20 primary teeth fully erupted by age 2 or 2 and half years of age.

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