How young can a baby start teething ?

Question

My baby is 2 1/2 months old , He has all the signs of a teething baby. He is drooling, constantly biting in his hands, he has been very fussy (he normaly isn't) and when he is fussing if I pit my pinky finger in his mouth he will chew on it and stop crying. I asked the doctor she said that a baby won't start untill at least 5 months. Does anyone know if it is possible at this age or is the doc right. thanks.

Answer 1

Is your doctor kidding? Some babies are BORN with teeth! They can start at any age. Your son sounds like he's starting to teeth so just prepare :-)

Put some vaseline on his chin so his skin doesn't get chapped from all the drool.

Answer 2

My Little Girl started Teething at 2 Months Old..she is 5 Months Now and has 2 Bottom Teeth and One More almost up at the Bottom And One almost up at top..Babies can Teeth at any age and its fine some Babies will Teeth for Months befor they even Get in a Tooth..I wouldent worrie about It..She already Had A Tooth By 3 Months Old..

Answer 3

I took my baby in to the pediatrician at 2 1/2 months for the EXACT same things. I mentioned teething, and the doc said, no way. A month later I was back, with the same symptoms (they wanted to check for an ear infection). I said, again, that I thought she was teething. Not possible, I was told.
Two weeks later (3 days before she turned 4 months old) she had her first tooth, and the next was 2 weeks after that.
If it's not an ear infection, I'd be willing to be he's teething. Some babies teeth for quite a while before one breaks through, and others have it happen seemingly overnight.
She's five months old today, and working on her next two teeth (my poor fingers!!!).
Good luck. :-)

Answer 4

I have found that children can present with symptoms of teething months before teeth actually appear.

This could be what is going on with your baby.

It certainly sounds if he is starting to teeth, but you may find you have to put up with the symptoms for ages yet.

My kids have just spent the last 8 months getting their last big back teeth, they started teething at 6 months and are now 2 yrs and 10 months and just about finished.

Answer 5

Both of my girls cut teeth when they were 3 months old. But there are some that will not start cutting teeth until they are a year old. There is no specific age as to when an infant will cut their first tooth. Start looking for the little white spots or little knots on your baby's gums. :)

Answer 6

My son did the exact same thing when he was very young. He would chew on my fingers and some of his toys when he was about two or three months old, but still didn't get any teeth until he was 5 and a half months old. Just get him some toys that he can chew on, or try the Baby Orajel teething swabs at night and nap time.

Answer 7

Teething usually begins around 6 months of age. But it is normal for teething to start at any time between 3 months and 12 months of age. By the time your child is about 3 years old, he or she will have all 20 primary teeth.
The lower front teeth usually come in first. Upper front teeth usually come in 1 to 2 months after the lower front teeth

What are the symptoms?
Some babies are fussier than usual when they are teething. This may be because of soreness and swelling in the gums before a tooth comes through. These symptoms usually begin about 3 to 5 days before the tooth shows, and they disappear as soon as the tooth breaks the skin. Other babies don't seem to be affected by teething.
Babies may bite on their fingers or toys to help relieve the pressure in their gums. They may also refuse to eat and drink because their mouths hurt.
Many babies drool during teething, which can cause a rash on the chin, face, or chest.
Some parents report a low fever of 100.4°(38°) to 102°(39°), diarrhea, and ear pulling during teething. Mild symptoms that get better usually are nothing to worry about. Call your doctor if your baby’s symptoms are severe or don't get better.
How can I help my baby be more comfortable while teething?
Here are some tips to help your baby feel better while teething:
Give your baby a mild pain reliever that is labeled for his or her specific age. For example, acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or ibuprofen (such as Advil) may help relieve your baby's discomfort. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 20, because it has been linked to Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious disease.
Use a clean finger (or cold teething ring) to gently rub your baby's gum for about 2 minutes at a time. Many babies find this soothing, although they may protest at first.
Provide safe objects for your baby to chew on, such as teething rings.
Many parents use other teething remedies, such as gels you put on a baby’s gums. Some experts question if these work and are safe. If you want to try these products, talk to your doctor about which types are safe and how often to use them.

Answer 8

Babies can start teething at 3 weeks old.. I have 3 kids and they all started at that age..get a teething gel,ring and Baby tylenol or some such stuff ...Your going to need it Good Luck.

Answer 9

my daughter's doctor said the same thing and i switched to a diff doctor. My 6 month old started teething at 3 months. Buy ur baby teething rings and orajel

Answer 10

My daughter started teething at 2 months old and didn't actually cut her first tooth until she was 10 months old... my doctor recommended Hylands teething tablets and tylenol... baby oragel can get in your baby's throat and they can have trouble breathing or they can choke easily.