The baby's swollen gums are a sign that the teeth are being born and that is why parents can observe this swelling between 4 and 9 months of the baby, although there are babies who are 1 year old and still don't have even swollen gums, and this is because each child has their own growth rate.
To reduce the discomfort of the baby's swollen gums, a natural and simple solution is to give him a bite of a cold apple or carrot, cut into a large shape so that he can hold and not choke. Another solution is to leave you with an appropriate teether that you can buy at any pharmacy.
When the baby's teeth erupt, the gums become red and swollen, causing discomfort for the baby, who usually reacts by being irritable, crying and sulky. The cold naturally reduces inflammation and swelling of the gums, reducing the discomfort caused by the eruption of the baby's first teeth, so it is an excellent way to make the baby feel better.
Symptoms of the birth of the first teeth
Usually the first teeth to be born are the front teeth, at the bottom of the mouth, but immediately afterwards the front teeth are born, at the top of the mouth. At this stage it is normal for the baby to be irritable and put everything in the mouth, because the act of biting relieves the pain and facilitates the rupture of the gums. However, it is not safe to let the baby put everything in the mouth, because the objects and toys can be dirty and cause illness.
Some babies have a low fever, up to 37 ° or have episodes of diarrhea when their teeth are being born. If he has other symptoms or if they are very severe, the baby should be taken to the pediatrician for an evaluation.
What to give the baby to bite
Baby rattles and teether for biting when teeth are being born are good options, as long as they are always very clean. Putting these 'accessories' inside the refrigerator to keep them cool is an excellent strategy to reduce discomfort.
At this stage the baby has an open mouth and drools a lot, so it is good to have a diaper or bib close by to keep the baby dry, as drool in constant contact with the skin of the face can cause sores in the corner of the mouth.
Pointed toys, keys, pens or your own hand should not be given to the baby to bite because it can hurt the gums, causing bleeding or transmitting germs that can cause disease. The best way to know if your baby is putting what he shouldn't be in his mouth is to be close to him at all times.
