The swollen gums on the baby are a sign that the teeth are being born and so parents can see this swelling between 4 and 9 months of the baby, although there are babies who complete 1 year of life and still do not even have swollen gums, and this is because each child has its own growth rate.
To lessen the discomfort of a baby's swollen gums, a natural and simple solution is to bite into a cold apple or carrot, cut into a large size so it can hold on and do not choke. Another solution will be to leave you with an appropriate teether that you can buy at any pharmacy.
When the baby's teeth erupt, the gums get redder and swollier, making the baby uncomfortable, who usually reacts by becoming cranky, crying, and moody. The cold naturally reduces the inflammation and swelling of the gums, reducing the discomfort caused by the eruption of the baby's first teeth and is therefore a great way to make the baby feel better.
Symptoms of the birth of the first teeth
Usually the first toenails are the front teeth in the lower part of the mouth, but then the front teeth are born at the top of the mouth. In this phase it is normal for the baby to be cranky 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 their mouths because the objects and toys can be dirty and cause illness.
Some babies get a low fever, up to 37 °, or have episodes of diarrhea when the teeth are being born. If he has other symptoms or if they are very intense, the baby should be taken to the pediatrician for evaluation.
What to give the baby to bite
The rattles and teethers for the baby to bite when the teeth are being born are good options, provided they are always well cleaned. Placing these 'accessories' inside the refrigerator to keep them cold is an excellent strategy to reduce discomfort.
At this stage the baby's mouth is open and drooling a lot, so it's good to have a diaper or bib always around to keep the baby dry, since the drool in constant contact with the skin of the face can cause sores in the corner of the mouth .
You should not give sharp toys, keys, pens or your own hand to the baby to bite because this can hurt the gums, causing bleeding or transmitting germs that can cause illness. The best way to know if your baby is putting what you should not in your mouth is by staying close to him all the time.
