When do babies start teething?
The teething period usually starts when your baby grows to around four-to-eight months old. However, during this time your little one’s teeth may have already started to come through without any teething symptoms at all! It’s important to remember that teething is not a completely predictable phase and each child is different, but parents should be able to spot that their little one is entering the teething period if they are beginning to display some of the following symptoms.What are the signs of teething?
The first signs to look out for with a teething baby is that their day-to-day behaviour may start to shift. Children can quickly display signs of discomfort through their body language and your little one may become more irritable, or sulky. But this process can be different for every child and spotting behavioural changes may not always mean they are teething. If you’re unsure about whether your little one’s symptoms are simply signs of teething, we would always recommend double-checking with your GP to be on the safe side. Here are a few of the most common tell-tale signs of teething to look out for, if your little one is displaying several of these symptoms, it’s likely due to teething.- Drooling more than usual
- Red, sore looking gums
- Redness in the cheeks
- Biting, chewing or sucking more than usual
- Refusing food