How do I know if my baby is teething?

Teething is a significant milestone in a baby's development that can sometimes be accompanied by discomfort. As parents, it is important to recognize the signs that teething is imminent in order to provide your little darling with the best possible support during this phase. In this article, you will learn what to look out for in order to recognize the first signs of teething in good time. From increased salivation and irritated gums to sleep problems and reduced appetite, you will learn about the most common symptoms and receive valuable tips on how to provide relief for your baby. Find out how you can lovingly support your baby during teething and ensure that this important developmental step is as pleasant as possible.

When will my baby get his or her first teeth?

Teething is a process that lasts for months and has no set schedule. For some children, it starts earlier , for others, it starts later. Don't worry too much if your baby starts a little later than the others around you.

The milk teeth are already fully formed before birth. The foundations for the teeth are already developing in the 6th week of pregnancy. But a lot still happens before the little teeth break through.

The first symptoms in your little one become noticeable with the so-called “coming in” of the teeth, which can occur from the third month of life.

From the sixth month onwards, you can see the first incisor coming through in your baby's lower jaw. The upper incisors then follow in spurts, followed by canines and molars. The journey until the last molars in your little one's teeth are complete between the 20th and 30th month of life can often be a painful one, which is often accompanied by frequent crying and discomfort on the part of the baby.

This time can be a stressful time for you as parents. But right now, it is extremely important to provide the best possible support for your little darling.

You can find tips and home remedies on how to help your little darling during this time here.

How do I know if my baby is teething?

There are many signs and symptoms that can tell you that your baby has started teething. Of course, not all babies are the same and show similar behaviors. While some babies see their first teeth come through almost without any side effects, others are plagued by severe pain.

The following questions will help you:

• Does your baby have an increased need to chew and keeps putting his or her hand or tangible objects in his or her mouth to chew on? Of course, babies of this age generally like to put everything they find in their mouths to explore it, but has this become more common recently?
• Is your baby drooling more and is the skin around the mouth perhaps already sore due to drooling?
• Is your baby whining, screaming and crying more than usual and often perhaps without any apparent reason?
• Are your gums red, swollen and/or very warm? Or are the first white tips of your teeth already showing?
• Are your baby’s cheeks red and hot due to increased blood flow?
• Does your baby have less appetite than usual?
• Does it seek more physical contact? Does it sleep worse?

Does one or more of these points apply to your little one? Then it is very likely that teething has begun. You can find tips and home remedies on how you can help your little one during this time here.

Please note the following: Fever and diarrhea often occur parallel to teething. This can have several causes:

• Usually, the diet is changed at the same time as the first teeth come through and solid food is introduced. This can initially confuse your baby's organism and lead to diarrhea.
• In addition, your baby has become much more active and is beginning to explore its environment. It now puts all kinds of objects in its mouth to chew, which means it can come into contact with a variety of bacteria and germs. This further weakens the immune system and can lead to fever and diarrhea.