Signs of teething

Month 5, week 1

While you'll probably enjoy your child's toothless smile, that first tooth can come in any time between now and after their first birthday.

Here's how to recognize and relieve teething discomfort:

Drooling starts months before teeth appear, so don't expect instant results.
Do not use painkillers containing benzocaine on a child's gums. Benzocaine can be found in over-the-counter medications. Instead, treat discomfort with Tylenol or Motrin if the baby is over 6 months old.
Although some teething babies have a mild fever, a temperature above 38.3 C may indicate something else. Ask your pediatrician.
Solid rubber teethers are safer than liquid-filled ones. To provide cool relief, place it in the refrigerator; Frozen dentures can cause injury. You can also try dampening the corner of a rag and putting it in the freezer. Let the child chew it. Stay away from frozen waffles or bagels, which pose a choking hazard.
Don't stop breastfeeding when your baby is teething; babies cannot bite while suckling. If your baby chews on your breast when you're done, discourage future incidents by saying "no" firmly and removing the breast.
After your baby has teeth, brush them regularly with a washcloth or baby toothbrush. Use some toothpaste until the child is 3 years old, then use a pea-sized amount.

Half of five-month-olds regularly sleep eight hours, so chances are you and your baby are sleeping through the night.

If you're not quite there yet, remember:

Although you may not like it, it is believed that children who sleep five hours in a row sleep through the night.
If your baby cries after three hours of sleep, it may just be a brief awakening during his normal sleep cycle. They should be able to fall asleep again without feeding or help from mom or dad.
Babies who are put to bed sleepy but awake are better prepared to go back to sleep without the help of mom or dad when they wake up in the middle of the night.

Read to your child every day. This is a great way to spend time together. You don't have to read every word of the book. Make up stories and show characters to keep your child interested.
Children are attracted to human faces and the variety of expressions we make. Have fun together by playing hide and seek, smiling, frowning, laughing and making faces.
If you need to leave your child with a relative or close friend, stay and play for a while the first few times so that your child feels more comfortable with the babysitter.
Don't try to be the perfect parent; there is nothing like it. Create your own parenting style, trust your judgment, be fair and consistent, and your child will be fine.
You are much more than a parent. So develop your own adult interests, hobbies and relationships. Depending on your child for your development is not healthy for any of them.
Digital thermometer is cheaper than electronic ear thermometers, more accurate than plastic strip thermometers, and safer than mercury glass thermometers. Temporal artery thermometers are also a good option and are considered very accurate.
It's good to start a routine at an early age. This will help the child feel more secure. Constant sleep, feeding, bathing and play for a happy baby!