i'm not sure why a child would do this? he is just getting his teeth though 3 on top and 2 on bottom. can anyone tell me how to get him to stop?
2006-11-24 13:29:19 · 14 answers · asked by lynne 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
he does it while awake
i give him all the love in the world
2006-11-24 13:38:09 · update #1
give him a chew toy. This is normal for kids this age my little girl did it. and now my 10 month old does it. they will stop its all part of the teething process
2006-11-24 13:31:29 · answer #1 · answered by cadegoat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Teeth grinding, technically known as bruxism, is a common nighttime habit in many babies. About 50 percent of all infants will grind their teeth before their first birthday. This behavior usually starts around 10 months, when your child's front teeth — two on the top and two on the bottom — have come in. Some babies grind their teeth all night long, while others do it off and on.
What you can do about it
Some babies will stop grinding their teeth if they sleep on their side. If that doesn't work, don't worry. The sound may be nerve-racking for you, but the grinding won't hurt your baby's teeth and he'll outgrow this habit eventually. A low-key approach is best; making a big deal out of the behavior may only encourage the grinding.
2006-11-24 21:31:24 · answer #2 · answered by Mommyk232 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my 10 month old daughter is the same way. she has 4 teeth on top and 2 on the bottom. about a week ago she started gritting her teeth. she only does it sometimes during the day, never when she is sleeping.
i think it is normal for them. my daughter will do it and look at me and laugh, so it is just something new she found out she could do and she thinks it is funny.
2006-11-25 00:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by kat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's just discovering his new teeth. It's just a phase. Don't make a big deal about it (or it will reinforce his behavior) and it will just stop. My son did the same thing off and on for a few weeks, we ignored it (even though it was an awful noise) and it stopped.
Good luck to you!
BTW, NEVER give a baby ASPRIN (as a previous answer suggested) it can cause Reye's syndrome (a potentially deadly disease).
2006-11-25 01:27:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry my daughter did the same thing when she was getting her teeth. Thats actually how i know shes even starting to get them. Once the teeth actually break through he will more than likely stop or shortly after, my daughter did anyway. I think they are just trying to rub the gums together to get some relief. If it doesn't stop after that, then i would maybe ask his doctor about it. Good luck.
2006-11-24 22:32:44 · answer #5 · answered by ANDREA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's just discovering his new teeth he should grow out of it after he tires of it. My boy does it to! he's 9 months also and just got his 3 teeth last month. All three came in at once!
2006-11-24 22:36:45 · answer #6 · answered by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is bad for his teeth, but i dont think there is a way to stop a habbit
im pretty sure it wont last very long and it will stop. plus they are baby teeth so its not that serious
if you're really concerned id probably recommend u buy something for his teeth so that it doesnt wear the teeth away
2006-11-24 21:31:43 · answer #7 · answered by Mr.Deeds 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He is probably gritting because they are coming in. Get him some teething toys and see if that helps.
2006-11-24 21:32:44 · answer #8 · answered by redhead 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He may need to have something to "work" his teeth on - a teething ring may be helpful. Or a new tooth may be ready to come through soon.
2006-11-24 21:32:00 · answer #9 · answered by rgdet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my ex girlfriend grits her teeth all the time.The best thing to do is get a hold of a specialist.Or i had an idea. Maybe if he would use a pacifier until you can figure this out. Because i am telling you it is one of the awfullest sounds ever.
2006-11-24 21:33:05 · answer #10 · answered by james c 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋