Handling Teething Babies

Babies start teething at an age of three months and continue this unto an age of three years. but how to handle the baby while teething and how to know that the baby is teething-here r few tips--take a look:
the following are ways to know your baby is teething or not:

1. Instinct to chew and gnaw
2. Swollen gums
3. Increased irritability and fussiness, especially at night
4. Baby pulling his/her ears
5. Drooling
6. Change in Feeding Habits

Now tips to handle the teething problem:

1. To handle this itching teething rings, teething objects and teething biscuits are recommended. Freeze them hard and then give to the bay to chew that of course will loosen the pain and irritation.
2. Administer the medication as prescribed by the paediatrician and carefully and softly rub chilled wash cloth on the gums.
3. Excessive salivation can cause sores in the neck creases. So always keep a saliva napkin attached and also apply some baby powder in the crease area so that moisture gets soaked up.
4. Teething experience varies from kids to kids and some times effects like fever, loose motion or bleeding of gums are visible. Parents must consult doctor immediately and get proper medication prescribed for the baby.