my 8 1/2 month old has her secong tooth on the bottom starting to poke through and she has'nt been wanting to eat much formula or food could it be because of the teeth?
2007-01-26 03:50:05 · 7 answers · asked by tanyaquinlan@verizon.net 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Absolutely! If her mouth is sore or just sentsitive, she's not going to want to eat. Try giving her a dose of Tylenol about 20-30 minutes before mealtime - see if that helps. Otherwise, offer something cold first to numb.
2007-01-26 05:47:26 · answer #1 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think probably so. At least from experience, that's what happened when my kids were cutting teeth. She'll start eating better in a couple of days when the tooth is through. Don't worry, if she's hungry, she'll eat. If the tooth comes in, and she continues not to eat and lose weight, then call the doc.
2007-01-26 11:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by never.say.never 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't experienced this (yet) but I have heard that this is possible. Teething may be making her gums extra sensitive, especially when sucking. I wish I could offer a solution but probably just do the "normal" stuff to relieve teething pain (wet/cold cloth, cold teething ring etc) and keep feeding her as much as she will eat. I'd only be concerned if she is not eating at ALL...
2007-01-26 11:58:50 · answer #3 · answered by Maudie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Hyland's Teething Tablets, Orajel, and Infant Tylenol. Have you ever had a toothache? I'm sure it is about the same pain for a teething baby. My son would wake up at night screaming when he was getting teeth in until I tried all the products above.
2007-01-26 12:00:39 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I have 3 children and they all suffered loss of appetite when their teeth were coming in. The best is to use Children's Motrin to ease the pain so they can eat.
2007-01-26 11:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by agbridal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-01-26 11:57:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, no doubt. When babies are teething they just don't feel good. It shouldn't last very long and make sure she doens't get dehydrated.
2007-01-26 11:59:35 · answer #7 · answered by trinity2379 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋