He's able to grab things and put them in his mouth, but he can't fit some teething rings in his mouth. He likes to grab his blanket and chew on it, but that's not good! Any advice will help!
2007-01-23 08:42:29 · 15 answers · asked by Amy G 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My son was similar... he cut his bottom front teeth at 3 months! Standard teethers are too large and awkward, but even when I bought teethers designed for younger babies, my son had no interest in chewing them. What he loved most was my finger! He would even use his own finger rather than teething toys. Because of the drool, I kept a soft absorbant terry bib on him, and he would often lift this to his mouth and bite down. I purchased a teething towel and a teething bib hoping he would use these, but he still preferred the bib or his/my fingers.
Don't use numbing agents... your baby is at the absolute minimum age allowed for using those products, but they are nevertheless not recommended. Many teething gels contain benzocaine, which can cause an allergic reaction. In addition it's unlikely they can numb the gums because they are washed out of the mouth and swallowed within a few minutes.
Because my son is now cutting his molars, he is in a great deal of discomfort and I broke down and bought baby orajel. I was careful to apply it directly with a q-tip because I was aware that if swallowed it can inhibit their ability to nurse and swallow. Despite my great care, he salivated immediately and swallowed deeply. He grimaced at the taste and effect and I am sure practically none of it stayed on the tooth. I'll never use it again.
My recommendations:
-Massage his gums with your finger. You can buy all natural teething massage gel such as Pansoral, if that helps.
-Wet the corners of a facecloth or teething blanket (they have knotted corners just for this) and place it in the fridge before offering it. (NEVER put teether in the freezer or offer ice chips, as this can cause frostbite of the gums).
-If you are not exclusively breastfeeding, you can offer a piece of chilled banana.
-Although my son didn't care for them, you can try teethers designed for little babies that are easy to hold. Here are links to some of the products I tried that you might have more success with:
Teething blanket: http://www.topnurseryworld.com/Sherberts%20Teething%20Frog%20Blankie/Store/4018359
Winkle: http://www.usillygoose.com/winkel.html
Teething beads: http://www.smartstartbaby.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=821
Teething towel: http://www.epinions.com/pr-Teethers-Munchkin_Teething_Towel_To_Go
Bristle Buddy (my son likes to play with this one) http://www.learningcurve.com/wps/portal/!ut/p/kcxml/04_Sj9SPykssy0xPLMnMz0vM0Y_QjzKLd4w39DQCSZnFG8Q76keCKENTD5iIoZErhpixKULI1yM_NxUoEWkOFDAyNdAP0Y900g_SL8gNDY0oN7QAANXdO_I!
My First Teether: http://www.mambaby.com/websystem301/site/index.php?mode=&articleid=190&ru=aW5kZXgucGhwP21vZGU9JmFydGljbGVpZD0xNTQ4
When all else fails, and if he is in a great deal of pain, pediatricians recommend giving baby Tylenol for 1 day.
2007-01-24 07:12:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could be but this is also just what four month olds do. They drool, they put things in their mouth and chew them. Does she seem like she is in pain? Has there been any changes in her eating or sleeping habits? If so she could very well be teething but this could go on for months before she actually has a tooth come through. She can start eating baby food at 4 - 6 months old. It would be best to speak with your doctor about starting solids as there are factors other than age that determine whether she is ready or not.
2016-05-24 01:47:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him a pacifier and keep his blanket clean and washed. Baby don't start teething until 6 months and over. Mine didn't until 13 months.
2007-01-23 08:48:14 · answer #3 · answered by 結縁 Heemei 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is his blankie not good??? Have you tried a pacifier, my daughter uses that at times, just be careful and watch it when his teeth do come in that he does not bite holes in the passy. A cold cloth all babies seem to like also.
2007-01-23 09:08:16 · answer #4 · answered by Karlee bug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son never chewed on teething rings..He had soft teething toys, which he loved
2007-01-23 08:47:27 · answer #5 · answered by whatelsewhatever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wet the corner of a small towel and put it in the freezer, then give it to him to chew on.
2007-01-23 08:47:35 · answer #6 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use some baby oragel, and put a clean cloth in the refrigerator until it gets cold and give it to him to chew on it.
2007-01-23 09:06:00 · answer #7 · answered by anyta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wet wash cloth
2007-01-23 08:56:30 · answer #8 · answered by Andy's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bonjela is a good oral gel that will relieve the pain of teething.
2007-01-23 08:53:47 · answer #9 · answered by islandmagic85 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your finger or a washcloth that you froze in the freeze. My daughter (also 4 mos.) loves both.
2007-01-23 08:47:19 · answer #10 · answered by parents of Bre 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋