As babies grow, starting around ten weeks until they are three or four months old, they naturally begin to drool, which becomes more noticeable during teething as the growth of teeth stimulates an increase in saliva production. At this time, parents may notice the baby’s chin or facial skin showing allergic reactions or rashes due to prolonged contact with saliva. To alleviate this situation, gently wipe the baby’s drool with a soft cloth and apply a moderate amount of gentle lotion to keep the skin moisturized when it is dry.
As babies grow, they may experience slight coughing, often caused by excessive saliva leading to a reflux sensation or a natural physiological response. As long as cold or allergy factors are ruled out, there is usually no need to worry excessively. Furthermore, babies instinctively alleviate pressure under their gums by gnawing, using their own fingers, mother’s nipples, or surrounding objects as objects for gnawing.
The eruption of teeth can be accompanied by some degree of pain, especially when the first tooth and subsequent molars (which appear around one year old) grow. The gum fibres become inflamed as new teeth approach, and although some babies may appear relatively calm, for others, this may mean more significant discomfort or even pain, leading to emotional irritability and restlessness.
To address the special needs of teething babies, parents should pay attention to the following points:
Reduce the intake of sugary drinks or fruit juice to avoid damaging newly grown teeth.
Gently rub the baby’s gums with clean fingers or gauze when the baby is fussy, which can effectively alleviate the baby’s discomfort.
Provide teething rings or biscuits at the appropriate time to help the baby relieve teething discomfort, but control their use frequency to prevent affecting the normal alignment of teeth.
Through these careful attentions, babies can comfortably pass through this important teething stage of growth.
