What to do if your teething baby has a fever

For babies, their immunity is too low and their resistance to viruses is weak. If you are not careful, they may have a fever or a cold. During the teething period, babies will especially like to bite things, which will increase the chance of viral infection. But not all babies will have a fever when teething. So what should you do if a teething baby has a fever? Let us find out through the following.

It is normal for babies to have teeth between four and ten months old. Babies will not have a fever due to teething. However, he likes to chew things when he is teething, which increases the chance of bacterial infection. If your baby has fever, runny nose or diarrhea, parents must take him to see a doctor immediately for treatment. However, the following points should be noted during the teething stage of the baby:

The usually quiet baby suddenly becomes irritable and restless, cries non-stop, his cheeks turn red, he likes to bite hard objects or chew his fists, and he drools a lot. No matter how the mother coaxes him, it is useless. In severe cases, he may also have a low fever or diarrhea. At this time, the mother should pay attention to the baby's gums. There will usually be small protrusions or swellings where new teeth grow, which indicates that the baby is about to grow deciduous teeth. , parents should comfort their children, spend more time playing with them, and let them focus on the games to reduce their anxiety.

Frequent drooling: Wipe your baby’s mouth and change the bib frequently to keep it clean. How to relieve the baby's pain: The mother washes her hands and gently massages the baby's gums back and forth with one finger. This is very effective in relieving the baby's pain. If mom doesn't have time to do this, using teething toys or teething foods can also be helpful. Avoid using products formulated to treat toothaches on your baby; they are unsafe and usually ineffective.

Use of teething toys: There are many types of teething toys sold on the market, and teething toys made of safe and hard rubber are very effective. There is a teething ring with water in the middle that is also very useful. It can be put in the refrigerator and cooled slightly before use. It can cool the baby's gums and relieve pain. But be careful not to freeze this teething ring to prevent it from being too hard and hurting the baby's gums. When purchasing teething toys, be careful not to include small parts that can be easily bitten off by the baby, and choose teething toys that the baby can easily grasp with both hands.

Use of teething foods

After the baby finishes eating teething food, the mother needs to take time to clean up the "mess", and usually the baby will have a "big mess" on his face. Through the introduction above, do you know what to do if your teething baby has a fever? Although some babies are more likely to have a fever during teething, it is not absolute. If the baby has a fever during teething, it is probably because the baby was accidentally infected with a virus when biting something, which caused the fever. If the baby has a fever accompanied by runny nose and cold, you should seek medical attention immediately.