How To Relieve A Baby’s Itchy Gums

Several parents with a restless baby who cannot sleep are probably wondering how they can help relieve their baby’s itchy gums.

Tooth eruption is the process by which teeth begin to break through the baby’s gums. The process can begin around the age of 6 months, although some children begin earlier (and others later).

Symptoms such as excessive salivation, need to chew on objects, irritability or mood swings, sore gums and a slight rise in temperature are common.

It is a difficult task for parents to relieve a baby’s itchy gums. Do you have any idea how to do that?

Here are some ideas!

Tips to relieve a baby’s itchy gums

It is usually an annoying process for some babies. For others, it is not so annoying. The two lower front teeth almost always erupt first. They are followed by the two upper incisors, although all children have a different growth pattern, so if they do not erupt in that order, do not worry.

If you are going through this process, here are some recommendations to relieve your baby’s itchy gums. However, if your child is picky and has difficulty eating or even taking the breast or bottle, you may need to contact your doctor.

Rub their gums

Rub your baby’s gums with a clean finger or a wet cloth as this can relieve the discomfort. Remember that it should only be with the fingertip.

Cool their gums

Use a cold spoon or cold bite toy to soothe your baby’s gums. It should not be dipped in sugar or other things such as honey or juice. Just give the baby chilled bite toys.

Give them something they can chew on

It should be large enough so that your child can not swallow it or get suffocated. The material should also not be able to break to avoid the risk of suffocation during aspiration.

You can use a wet cloth that you have previously put in the freezer for 30 minutes. You should take it out of the freezer before it freezes, and wash it after use.

If you decide to use rubber bite rings, avoid those that contain liquid to avoid accidents if they leak. If you have these bite rings, refrigerate them in the refrigerator and not in the freezer.

Cold foods are good against a baby’s itchy gums

You should only give frozen or cold foods to children who are already eating solid foods. If they are not yet eating these foods, it is best to stay away from it. Always keep an eye on your child to avoid the risk of suffocation.

Contact a doctor

If your child is very irritable, uncomfortable or in pain, talk to your doctor so he or she can prescribe a dose of paracetamol or ibuprofen to relieve the discomfort.

What not to do during tooth decay

There are things you should not do during tooth decay to avoid endangering your child’s health. First, do not get aspirin on your baby’s teeth or rub alcohol on the gums.

You must not tie or hang a teething ring around your baby’s neck or other body part, as you can risk that it snagged, and the baby can suffocate. Also avoid biting rings of beads as the beads can cause suffocation if they fall off.

Also, do not use jelly unless your trusted pediatrician has asked you to, as they can be dangerous for babies.

Do not cut into your baby’s gums to help the tooth come out, as this can lead to infection. Lastly, you should avoid homeopathic remedies because they may contain ingredients that are dangerous for infants.

Other symptoms of tooth decay

Tooth eruption is a process that is surrounded by myths about symptoms and remedies. As for saliva, it is due to increased saliva: The glands have accelerated their function because the body adapts to foods other than milk.

As for snot, the presence of it has no connection with the eruption of teeth, like fever. However, there may be a slight rise in temperature due to inflammation of the gums. In addition, it can weaken the immune system and cause a feverish illness.

With regard to diarrhea, no association has been found between constant soft stools or colitis and tooth eruption. In case of fever, snot and diarrhea it is advisable to go to the doctor.

Another symptom that you can see when teething is lack of appetite, although the reality is that they do not lose the urge to eat, but the discomfort in the mouth makes it harder for them to eat.

How to take care of your baby’s itchy gums and new teeth

Once the problem of the baby’s itchy gums is over, we need to take care of the baby’s teeth because bacteria can accelerate deterioration and cause cavities until those teeth start to erupt. Therefore , you should  daily, clean your baby’s gums with gauze or a clean, damp cloth only with water, even before the teeth erupt.

When the first teeth appear, you should brush with water and a small amount of fluoride toothpaste. As your child gets older, you will need more. Do not let your child swallow or eat it as it can be dangerous. Once all the teeth have come out, brush them at least twice a day after meals.

On the other hand , it is important to keep in mind that letting them keep the bottle while they sleep can cause excess milk in the mouth, which can lead to cavities in the teeth. Therefore, this is something that specialists recommend that you avoid.

Nurses recommend that children begin dental checkups around their first birthday, so you should take them to the dentist after that.