Does it hurt when children are teething?

Nowadays, many new mothers do not know the reasons for their babies' frequent drooling and incessant crying at night, so they don't know where to start when faced with the situation. In fact, this is most likely some of the reactions your baby is experiencing when he is experiencing "teething pain". However, many new mothers do not understand these things, so it is difficult for them to detect these symptoms of their babies and respond in time. Now let me teach new mothers some of their babies’ physiological reactions and coping measures!

1. Drooling

When the baby is 6 to 7 months old, the deciduous teeth begin to erupt, stimulating the trigeminal nerve and increasing the amount of saliva secretion. In addition, the baby's oral capacity is small and he cannot swallow or regulate the saliva in the mouth, which causes drooling.

Countermeasures: Pay attention to your baby's personal hygiene and wipe off the saliva in time with a clean and soft handkerchief or tissue. Collars and lapels should be changed and washed frequently. To protect the baby's chin and chest skin, you can place a piece of clean gauze or a bib.

2. Red cheeks or red spots

Most cases are caused by saliva coming into contact with the skin on the cheeks, jaw, neck, and chest, causing a slightly swollen, red rash.

Countermeasures: Once you find your baby drooling, wipe it off immediately to keep the local skin clean and dry. Change your handkerchiefs frequently and try to minimize contact between saliva and skin on your cheeks, chest, etc.

3. Swollen or itchy gums

Every child will experience a period of teething pain, which is usually manifested by toothache, itchy teeth, and a liking to chew things. The baby's gums may feel uncomfortable because the gum nerves are stimulated when the teeth erupt.

Countermeasures: The mother washes her hands and gently massages the baby's gums with one finger, which is very effective in relieving pain.

4. Crying and having a bad temper

It's normal for babies to be irritable when they're teething. Of course, we must first rule out whether the baby is calcium deficient, because calcium deficiency can also cause symptoms such as irritability and restlessness. It is best to take the baby to the hospital to check for trace elements.

Countermeasures: When babies cry and have bad tempers during the teething period, parents should comfort them gently, spend more time playing with them, and let them focus on the games to distract their attention and reduce anxiety.

In short, except for a few babies, most babies will not feel pain when teething, but they will generally feel uncomfortable and irritable. The editor suggests that new parents can use moist gauze, teething sticks and other items and put them into the child's mouth to help him rub his gums to relieve his discomfort, which will be helpful to him.