What preparations should be made for teething in six-month-old babies?

The birth of every baby is a surprise to a family, so parents are also extra careful about every physical change of the baby during the growth process. When a six-month-old baby is teething, many parents don’t know what preparations they should make, how to welcome the baby’s first physical change, what protective measures to take, and what foods to let the baby eat? Next, let us look at the specific measures and protection methods so that expectant fathers and mothers will not be in a panic.

1. Use the tooth gel

Babies in the teething period like to bite things, and sometimes they even bite people. In order to prevent babies from grabbing and biting unhygienic and unsafe objects, mothers must buy teethers for their babies. Most teethers are made of silicone. In addition to soothing the baby's discomfort during teething and increasing their sense of security, they can also exercise the baby's chewing and biting movements, which is conducive to the healthy growth of teeth.

2. Bibs are essential

Babies in the teething period also like to drool. This is mainly because teething stimulates the gingival nerves, causing increased secretion of the salivary glands. In addition, the swallowing function of young babies is not yet perfect, so saliva will naturally drip. At this time, preparing a bib or bib for the baby can effectively avoid this situation. When purchasing, remember to choose products that are breathable, soft, and most importantly, highly absorbent.

3. Cooling patch to help

Some babies in the teething period will have a fever, which is normal and mothers do not need to worry too much. As long as the fever does not exceed 38 degrees, it is not a big deal. You just need to give the baby some simple physical cooling. Fever patches are the best choice. You can also use a cold towel to wipe the baby's forehead, armpits, thigh roots and other major arteries. Let the baby drink more boiled water and the temperature will naturally go down.

4. Keep it clean at all times

Babies who are teething in autumn and winter are prone to a series of health problems, and mothers must take good care of their babies. For example, teething will cause frequent drooling, so mothers must wipe the baby's mouth and chin diligently and apply lotion. Also, teethers are easy to breed bacteria, so they must be boiled in boiling water before use. This must be done in all aspects to prevent viruses from entering the baby's body through the mouth.

Therefore, it can be seen that there are many preparations to be made for the teething of a six-month-old baby, so parents should pay more attention and be careful. Many parents think that since the baby has teeth, it means that the baby can eat a lot of food. This understanding is wrong. The staple food for six-month-old babies is still breast milk, and their teeth are not yet fully grown, so they must be protected from all aspects so that the baby can grow up healthily and without mistakes.