When exactly do baby's start to teethe?

Answer 1

Most babies begin teething around 6 months of age. I have seen a few rare cases where the children have been as young as 3-4 months old and had a tooth start to come in. What you have to realize is that children by the age of 4 months have salivary glands the size of ours and so cannot control all of their saliva and start to drool a lot and everywhere, it can get pretty messy. At this age they also start to realize that they enjoy chewing on their hands so many parents believe that they are teething now. There is no sure fire way to tell if a child is teething unless you see the tooth, there are hints though. If you can take a look in the mouth and see that the gums appear whitish in color and swollen then it could be a sign that they are going to teeth soon.

Answer 2

The average to start teething is between 4-6 months. That doesn't mean they'll get there teeth in then, though. They can start to teeth and not cut there teeth for a few weeks. However, some babies teeth much earlier or much later.

My daughter started teething at a little under 2 months old. When we went to the doctor, she said, "Oh, that's not teething. Trust me. The absolute earliest they can start teething is 3 months old and they won't get there first tooth in until at least 4-6 months old." Guess what? My daughter's first tooth broke through the skin to where we could see it at 3 months and 2 days old. Her next tooth came at 3 months and 8 days old. So they can start early. When my daughter turned 13 months old, she actually had all but her 2nd year molars...which I wouldn't be surprised if they came in early.

So just look for the symptoms of teething...drooling, gnawing on their fingers or anything they can put in their mouths, diarrhea (sometimes), fussiness, swollen gums, etc.

As for what helps? It really depends on the baby and what the parents will do to treat it. My daughter hated teething rings...ANY kind...even the ones you put in the fridge, etc. She preferred to chew on her toys or me or her hand. At night, it got so bad that we had to resort to Baby Orajel. It worked OK, but after about 3 nights of her crying out in tremendous pain, I gave her a little bit of Tylenol. That seemed to work best for her. Now as for Baby Orajel...I've heard an "old wives tale" that you shouldn't let them drink or eat immediately after b/c it can numb their throats and they can choke b/c they won't know what to do. I have no idea if this is true or not, but I never gave her that b/c I hate it when I have to use it and I swallow some. I HATE my throat being numb.

I will say all kids are different so they aren't always fussy, etc. My daughter fussed with her first tooth...she cried with her first tooth. After that, they were all a breeze. She'd drool a bit, then they'd pop out. It just depends on the baby's pain tolerance, etc. I will say they typically get the first tooth at the bottom and they come in pairs. 2 bottom, 2 top, etc.

Just be patient and keep your fingers out of their mouths when they get those little teeth in...they hurt!

Answer 3

My kids were LATE! didnt get a first tooth until 10.5 months old! Some kids can teeth early, around 3-4 months, others not until older. Depends on the baby. Its not much fun though!!

Answer 4

They can teeth at any time. Some babies are even born with a tooth believe it or not. I've seen it. Anyway, most babies get them around six months but it could be a few months before or after before you see the first tooth.

Answer 5

Mine started teething at 5 months but it all depends on the baby. Every one is different.

Answer 6

my daughter was 3 mos and had a tooth
my son was toothless til 11 mos. Each child grows at his own individual rate whether it be teething learning or growing in general. The only thing you can do is watch and try to be prepared to help (in your case with a cool teething ring or some teething remedies like Hylands teething tabs)

Answer 7

Usually its around 6 months, but it can be as early as 4 months and as late as 11 months. Its a roll of the dice.

Have tylenol ready as well as cold teething rings.

Answer 8

Every baby is different. When you go for check-ups, ask the ped. They will tell you if the gums are getting thick. You will see lots of little fingers in the mouth, maybe even your own and chewing on everything.

Answer 9

like 18 months and so on.that's when my brother started.they say the older you get and your teethe start develop the pretty your teeth is going to be.and he do have some nice teeth.