Motherhood: Iya is Teething

I was starting to worry already because little Lychee is turning 10 months na but still “Toothless”!

His Kuyas were all concern as well about Lychee’s situation.

 

Pero mahirap pala cause when her tooth starts to erupt, she had 2 weeks of crankiness and fuzziness..

I started searching for some tips to help her. I also bought SansFluo Teething Gel to sooth her sore gums.

 

Saw this article..hope this will also help moms..

 

 

 

With regard to teething symptoms, she shares that they may be experienced weeks before the actual tooth breaks the surface of the gums. Excessive saliva production, irritability, and disrupted sleep can all be experienced. Babies may also experience having loose stools due to the amount of saliva they produce and ingest and sometimes, even low-grade fever can also occur for a day or two. She warns parents though that even if fever and loose stools may be symptoms of teething, these symptoms should not be taken lightly, and parents should inform their pediatricians of these symptoms especially if the fever is high, if it persists, or if diarrhea occurs.

To help babies with teething pain, Dr. Salazar suggests using products such as Solcoseryl dental adhesive paste, Xylogel or SansFluo Teething Gel, with, of course,prior approval from your pediatrician.

As parents, we  naturally want to give the best for our children and help them when they feel any discomfort.  Here are a couple tips parents can do.

1. Put on the pressure. Provide chew toys and teethers that can relieve the pain and discomfort of teething. Make sure though to keep these toys and teethers clean.
2. Soothe the discomfort with cold. Parents can give their children a chilled washcloth or teethers that have been cooled in the fridge or freezer. The cold temperature soothes the gums, and the pressure from chewing on these soothes teething discomforts. Mashed frozen fruit are also good alternatives.
3. Give lots of touch and hugs. Never underestimate the power of touch.  Gently rub and massage babies’ gums or jaw line and give lots of hugs and affection.

Teething is a part of growing up and all babies have to go through it. With a time, a few tips and tricks and lots of TLC, the growing pains of teething can be managed and soon be overcome.

* Dr. Junice Salazar is a member of the Philippine Dental Association and the International Association