You should expect your baby to start sprouting his or her first baby teeth between 4 and 7 months, but it is not unusual for babies to still be toothless on their first birthday. It may be teething time when your baby appears to be '''gnawing''' on everything. Yet most babies are obsessed with placing things in their mouths so this may not be the best indicator. Here are some other signs that your baby has started teething:
# '''Red irritated gums'''.
# Increased '''drooling'''. Keep plenty of burp clothes around to mop up after your baby!
# Your normally relaxed and playful baby is '''moody and fussy'''.
# '''Disrupted sleep patterns '''can also signal the arrival of teeth. Naps become shorter and your baby may stop sleeping through the night.
# Fever, diarrhea, and diaper rash are also known signs of teething.
While teething is an exciting milestone that lasts for nearly three years, it can also be very painful for your baby. Here are a few ways you can help soothe the pain.
