May sound dumb but I am scared =( My daughter had severe colic for about 6 weeks and I am scared that once she starts to teethe it will be just as bad?
Do they scream like colicky screams? Or is it just a general unhappy fussiness? Does it get worse at night? Are they consolable? What works best?
I know all are different, but she is my 1st and just looking for points of view. She is only 15 weeks, but it's on the horizon.
2007-12-26 07:56:54 · 8 answers · asked by Kat 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It depends on the baby. Mine was a little fussy, but didn't cry or freak out. I have heard that some cry for a day or two. It will be fine, you'll just have to see how your daughter handles it. Good luck -- oh and my baby didn't get her first tooth 'til she was 8 months, so you might have a while!
2007-12-26 08:00:38 · answer #1 · answered by Rwebgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every baby is different. My oldest (now 2 years) wasn't that bad, but it took forever for her first tooth to cut. My youngest (now 6 months) refuses to be put down. She wants to chew on everything, but only for a few minutes at a time. But she's only fussy around bed time, when she knows she can't get the distractions she can when she's awake.
A little love goes a long way, but don't spoil the baby by holding her all the time. (Otherwise you'll never get a break!) The best thing to do is buy night-time oral gel for when it's really bad, andjust a couple pacifiers for the day time. Make sure she has lots of toys that are safe to chew on, all different textures. Most chilled teething rings sound nice, but baby can only hold them for so long before they get uncomfortable. An old fshioned wooden clothes pin saved me from my first one... a carrot stick is what my second daughter now uses for her teeth. She can hold it, and if she does get alittle carrot off of it, it's not going to hurt her. Just remember that whatever you give her, you keep an eye on her. Good luck!
2007-12-26 08:12:37 · answer #2 · answered by candykyss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first daughter popped out teeth like it was nothing. We would look in her mouth and there would be a new tooth. My second daughter on the other hand would scream and cry. She would roll around on the floor and wimper. She would get a low grade fever and tug at her ears. She went through the ringer popping her teeth through. Every kid is different. So, there is no saying how your baby is going to handle it. This little girl I watch is teething and she is miserable. She has gotten to the point where she won't eat. You are just going to have to wait and see. Pray that she is like my first daughter and just gets them through without the agnoy! ^.~ good luck and tylenol works, so do teething tablets.
2007-12-26 08:04:21 · answer #3 · answered by Mommy of Lily, Daisy, and Jayson 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter has been a very easy baby....her first two teeth came in no problem at all. The second set gave her some issues a day of fever and irritability and maybe one night. Her others have all done about the same since...one or two days of fussiness and maybe a slight fever.
2007-12-26 08:36:43 · answer #4 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do not listen to the previous answer's advice to avoid holding the baby lest you "spoil" her. Any baby , especially one in pain, deserves to be held as much as possible. Can you imagine if someone told your partner not to hold your hand too often lest he spoil you? Holding your baby will give her a sense of security and love that will last a lifetime.
As for teething, Tylenol works great, especially right before bed. And to handle at the drooling that comes with teething, get a baby chaleco bib. They work wonders and save tons on laundry and changing. Plus, you can use them later for eating too. You can get them on line and in the fancier boutiques. Worth every penny.
2007-12-26 08:41:14 · answer #5 · answered by BBerry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter just started teeting and she seems to be doing fine, she's a little more fussy but it's not anything horrible. It really just depends on your child though. Just make sure you have some teethers, and orgel! Good Luck!
2007-12-26 08:00:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not like colic. She may scream but as soon as she starts chewing she should feel better.
It's the drooling that will surprise you.
2007-12-26 08:00:20 · answer #7 · answered by Malina 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My twins had no reactions...they would smile and there would be new teeth....good luck
2007-12-26 08:06:48 · answer #8 · answered by twinmomg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋