She has the appearance of an upper tooth, altho it hasnt broken the skin yet, she has had symptoms of teething since she was 3 or 4 months old..any suggestions?
2007-05-25 04:48:16 · 17 answers · asked by judy c 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
buy her a infant toothbrush with some baby toothpaste.they have it in the baby section at wal mart for around $5.my daughter is 10 months and has 5 teeth now.she used the toothbrush to help cut a couple and they love the tootahpaste taste.
2007-05-25 04:53:05 · answer #1 · answered by icyheart1411 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies do things on their own timetables. To be honest, I don't even know how people can say what is normal or not for babies when they are so diverse. Teething can last for months without the actual teeth erupting until much later. Usually my rule of thumb is, if the doctor isn't concerned, then I don't have to be as concerned. I'm a mom so there is always some concern :-) So I'm sure your granddaughter is perfectly normal and those teeth will be here before you know it.
2007-05-25 11:56:40 · answer #2 · answered by Rach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son sprouted just at 11 months. I heard somewhere that the longer it takes the teeth to come through the prettier the teeth will be. My son has beautiful teeth thank goodness. It all depends on the person so don't worry. If it goes over a year and a couple of months, then call your dentist. Good luck.
2007-05-25 11:54:14 · answer #3 · answered by saucylatina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. My daughter didn't get her first tooth until she was 10 months either, and like yours, began teething symptoms at 4 months. Now it's 3 weeks later and her second has come in and two more are breaking the surface.
It's completely normal. In fact, her pediatrician said dentists like it when teeth come in later because they're less likely to get cavities.
2007-05-25 11:56:16 · answer #4 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter will be a year old next week and doesn't have any teeth yet. Her pediatrician said that it is perfectly normal and she is following my genetic pattern as far as teeth and not her fathers. I didn't get my first until I was 18 months. She also said that her teeth would probably be healthier since they have spent more time in the natural fluoride produced in the gums.
2007-05-25 11:55:39 · answer #5 · answered by Mel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes perfectly normal some babies don't cut their first teeth until after their 1st birthday and then there are the ones that get teeth at 4 months. But don't worry they'll be in soon.
2007-05-25 11:53:04 · answer #6 · answered by Alencia B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter had signs of teething as early as 4 months also, but she did not actually cut a tooth until she was 9 months old, don't worry, our ped said it is perfectly normal, all babies are different
2007-05-25 12:07:58 · answer #7 · answered by trish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds just like my nephew...his first 2 teeth just broke thru 2 days ago and he is 11 1/2 months old, he started teething at like 3-4 months as well...i have heard stories of babies not getting teeth untill after they have turned one..so just hang on they will come!!
2007-05-25 12:20:18 · answer #8 · answered by tll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her alot of chew toys. It's okay. MA baby I know is 3, and he still doesn't know how to talk!! It seems to me like her lungs are weaker. That's all right. I am a doctor, and had a couple of mothers coming in with even 1 year baby's without teeth!! They'll grow in. If you want you can even call your doctor for extra positivity!
2007-05-25 11:53:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter was 11 and 1/2 months before she got her teeth.
2007-05-25 11:56:41 · answer #10 · answered by toomuchpain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋