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My baby is 32 weeks old n has been screaming n crying in night n won't settle, is it teething?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

The question is: Whether it's medical or behavioral. If you have a consistent bedtime & routine, reading, rocking, feeding, brushing her teeth, then putting her in her crib in her own room drowsy, but awake, without bottle or pacifier, to self-calm. She'll settle back to sleep when she night wakes. Take her to her pediatrician for a check-up. See the aap's healthy child app or www.Aap.Org for tips on sleep.

Answered 4/11/2013

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Could be: The first teeth emerge at around six months, the lower front teeth then upper front teeth. So maybe, but a trip to the pediatrician would be a good idea too. I'm sure he/she would recognise teething and have some ideas how to make your baby more comfortable.

Answered 12/9/2015

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Probably not: Your baby may be teething, but it is unlikely that it accounts for all the distress you are describing.

Answered 6/11/2013

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It's possible: It's possible that your infant is teething. See if you can feel a tooth coming through the gums. Sometimes sucking on a cold teething ring can alleviate discomfort. Teething can cause generalized fussiness, but should not cause extreme pain. If your infant is inconsolable at night, then you should consult your pediatrician.

Answered 5/5/2013

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