My son is 8 1/2 months old and he might be getting his first tooth. He has been having these symptoms for the past few days: his nose is runny, his bottom gums are turning a pale-pink color, and he so angry almost all day and everyday. Please help!!!
2006-07-14 17:20:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
sounds like teething to me....give him some tylenol and something to chew on...and be patient, they hurt the poor little guy. They are also itchy. They can become swollen, he can run a little temperature, and have diarrhea as well. Sounds like fun, huh? He is the right age for teething, so he sounds like he is right on track. Good luck to you and your little bear! :)
p.s.: you can try baby orajel too...but my daughter hated it...
2006-07-14 17:24:51 · answer #1 · answered by loubean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It easily feels like he's teething. this may bypass on for some months beforehand there is any seen signal of a enamel inspite of the actuality that! Orajel or the different teething gel should be okay to apply some circumstances an afternoon if he receives too uncomfortable. have you ever tried using easily a kind of gel teething rings that ought to correctly be put in the refrigerator to relax? they look a sturdy option and provides you him something to chomp on too. do not use once the enamel is via inspite of the actuality that because it ought to pierce it.
2016-12-10 09:50:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Signs are excessive drooling, rubbing their chin on something, pulling at their ear (it causes ear pain), swelling of the gums, runny nose, and inconsolable crying. Try giving him some infant Tylenol. Offer him a cold washcloth, or ice cold water to drink (they lose fluids from the drooling). The cold relieves the pain temporarily. Don't be afraid to use Tylenol. When they're in pain, they need some relief. You can also use Motrin and alternate it with Tylenol. Call your doctor and discuss the medications with them. They'll tell you the same thing.
2006-07-14 17:27:11 · answer #3 · answered by VixenMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's teething!!! Have you notice A LOT of drool? And he's chewing on absolutely anything he can fit in his mouth? His gums are puffy and swollen too I bet.
Get some teethers for him and put them in the freezer, they help. Also Munchkin makes a food feeder that you can put frozen fruit in for him to chew on...my son loves his and it helps with the teething too! Keep some Baby Tylenol on hand for the really bad times and possible fevers. Another thing that works is a cold wet washcloth for him to chew on.
Good luck!!!
2006-07-15 08:33:12 · answer #4 · answered by Jacob's Mommy (Plus One) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is definetely teething. He probably drooling a lot more and chewing on his hands or toys a lot more. You should get him some Zwieback Toast or teething crackers. Another good trick to help with the pain if he is getting cranky is to freeze a banana, (peeled), and let him chew on it. This will make him feel better and help to numb his gums. Don't worry, the banana basically melts like a popsicle so you don't have to worry about him choking.
2006-07-14 17:27:10 · answer #5 · answered by sarah b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep.......teething. He may also run a high tempature some times. Get yourself some good teething rings. It helps him wear down the gum tissure to allow the tooth to cut. I liked getting ones that I could put in the freezer as well, so it would help keep the swelling down.
2006-07-14 17:27:41 · answer #6 · answered by MOI 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your baby id definelty at the age where teething is gonna be an issue. If you have a mesh feeder, freeze a banana and put a chunk in the feeder, that way your baby can chew on the banana, alleviate his pain a bit and also get a healthy snack.
2006-07-14 17:29:12 · answer #7 · answered by Zahra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, hes teething. he may also get diarhea and a fever. try putting some baby orajel on his gums when he gets really fussy and have a few teething rings on hand so that you can rotate them through the fridge and he always has a cold one. his tooth should be cutting through soon and he will be in a better mood.
2006-07-14 17:27:14 · answer #8 · answered by krystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You named all the symptoms and they also get a fever. Put a teething ring in the freezer and let them chew on it. Also give them some kind of childrens pain reliever. Until that tooth comes out he will be miserable.So will you!!!!
2006-07-14 17:25:35 · answer #9 · answered by c g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teething give him some baby tylenol and a got wet washcloth that worked the best for my boy when he was teething. Orajel doesnt work dont waste your money on it they drool so much it only works for a few minutes
2006-07-14 17:27:23 · answer #10 · answered by jessica r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋