Monday, January 24, 2011

My baby is teething

Johan is 3 and half months now and he starting teething. How we know??? Actually the first time we don't know. But he was fussy, irritable, drooling a lot. He wants to put his both hands inside his mouth. He even want our finger in his mouth and bite them. So we research to find out what are the symtoms of teething baby. His lowe gums have white spot and signing that the 2 teeth are about to show pretty soon. Here's more information about teething symtoms.

The vast majority of babies sprout their first teeth when they're between 4 and 7 months of age. An early developer may get his first white cap as early as 3 months, while a late bloomer may have to wait until he's a year old or more. (In rare cases, a baby's first tooth is already visible at birth.) Whenever the first tooth makes its appearance, celebrate the milestone by taking pictures and noting the date in your child's baby book.

Teeth actually start developing while your baby's in the womb, when tooth buds form in the gums. Teeth break through one at a time over a period of months, and often — but not always — in this order: First the bottom two middle teeth, then the top two middle ones, then the ones along the sides and back. They may not all come in straight, but don't worry — they usually straighten out over time.

The last teeth to appear (the second molars, found in the very back of the mouth on the top and bottom) have usually begun coming into place by your baby's second birthday. By age 3, your child should have a full set of 20 baby teeth, which shouldn't fall out until his permanent teeth are ready to start coming in, around age 6.

source: http://www.babycenter.com/0_teething_11243.bc

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