The child does not sleep at night because of the teeth. Does the child sleep poorly at night or during the day, wakes up crying? What to do - instructions for young mothers. The child does not sleep well during the day - what to do about it

For all children, teeth are cut in completely different ways: for some, the process of teeth is painless and does not affect the well-being of the baby, and someone before teething becomes restless, capricious, whiny, “hanging on his chest” or, if the mother does not breastfeed the baby - just in the arms of mom-dad, drooling flows like a river, gums swell, redden, itch, itch, or vice versa turn white. Often babies do not sleep well, at night they constantly wake up screaming.

It usually begins closer to six months, on average, by the year the baby has 8 incisors, and the eruption of all 20 milk teeth should be completed by 3 years. However, the timing of teething can vary greatly and there is nothing wrong with that, it is normal when a child has only one tooth cut by the year.

Often, milk teeth are located asymmetrically. Incorrect arrangement of milk teeth is not considered a disease! Such a "dental disorder" has every right to exist until the complete closure of the dentition, that is, until the first 16 teeth appear. Further, as a result of chewing food, milk teeth “grind” and fall into place.

How to understand that a child is teething:

When all or some of the following signs may appear, but it may happen that not a single sign appears in your baby during teething - everything is individual:

1. A child who is teething often bites everything that he can bring to his mouth, because the gums itch and it bothers him.

2. Inflammation is a protective reaction of the delicate gum tissue to teething. In some babies, this seems to be the cause of severe pain, but in others it is almost not. The most painful and incisors. But everyone is different.

3. A baby who is teething can be naughty when it comes to feeding. Wanting to take something into his mouth to relieve the aching and itching pain a little, the child behaves as if he constantly wants to eat, but as soon as he begins to suck, the feeling of discomfort intensifies, forcing him to refuse the breast or bottle that he is so demanding requested recently. A child who has begun to eat solid food may lose all interest in it for a while.

4. In some children, the stool during teething becomes more liquid than usual. This is due to the fact that during teething, salivation increases, excess saliva is swallowed and liquefies the stool.

5. A slight increase in temperature is acceptable - the result of gum inflammation. If your child develops a fever during teething, just in case, lower the temperature as you would during an illness, and consult a doctor.

6. Sometimes bluish bumps may appear on the gums.

7. Pain in the gums through the common pathways of the nervous system can spread to the ears and cheeks, especially when it comes to the incisors, so some children pull their ears, rub their cheeks and chin. But remember also that children pull themselves by the ears with inflammation of the middle ear (otitis media). If you suspect this disease, consult a doctor, regardless of whether (as you think) the child's teeth are being cut at this time or not.

8. The appearance of a runny nose. Moderate runny nose during teething with normal body temperature and undisturbed general condition may well be considered as a variant of the physiological norm. The blood supply to the gums and nasal mucosa is closely related anatomically. When teething occurs, blood circulation in the gums is activated, and this inevitably leads to activation of the blood supply to the nasal cavity. The consequence of the latter is a more active work of the glands of the mucous membrane. Hence the additional mucus - transparent and in small quantities.

When teething, immunity weakens, so it is very important to correctly assess the symptoms and not confuse them with an incipient viral infection, colds, flu, SARS, etc.

How can you make life easier for a child during this difficult period:

Remedy #1. Double caress and care of parents. Do not be afraid to spoil the baby; constant crying and whims spoil the character much more!

Tool number 2. Use of cutters. These are rubber or plastic toys that the baby can bite on. Especially soothing is the chewing of dental rings with liquid inside, which can be put in the refrigerator and cooled.

Tool number 3. Gently massage the gums with a gauze pad. Wrap your index finger in a gauze pad soaked in cold water and gently massage your child's gums.

Remedy #4: Medicines

1. Gels to relieve pain during teething - , Babydent, Baby doctor... - to choose from, one remedy is suitable for someone, someone else, but first see the instructions on the Internet, regarding age restrictions. These gels contain a local anesthetic that numbs the gums and thus "numbs" the pain. The disadvantage of these funds is that they last an extremely short time.

2. If gels do not help, then candles - doctors recommend them to relieve pain during teething. They are especially convenient to use at night, my older child slept much calmer after them.

3. Just like painkillers can be used syrup or candles at maintenance dosage.

4. You can also use tablets(This is a homeopathic remedy). The tablet dissolves in a small amount of water… The interval between eating and taking Dentokind should be at least 30 minutes. Children under 1 year old - 1 tablet every 60 minutes, but not more than 6 doses per day.

5. Dantinorm baby- a homeopathic preparation in the form of a solution. I used it with a younger child - it helps quickly and dulls the pain for quite a long time.

Approximate terms of eruption and loss of milk teeth,

timing of eruption of permanent teeth

All parents know that teething is one of the most unpleasant events that can happen to their baby. Children become moody, sleep poorly and put everything in their mouths. But often parents confuse poor sleep and the vagaries associated with it with teething. How to understand that the baby is teething and how to keep a good sleep?

Some sleep experts write in their books that teething does not harm sleep if the baby has already formed the right habits. But I cannot agree with this. As in everything else, all children are different, and the threshold for pain sensitivity is different. So I think it's our responsibility as parents to be compassionate and try to help our little ones get through this difficult time, but at the same time make sure they get enough sleep.

What are the signs that a baby is teething?

- profuse salivation;

- runny nose;

- redness of the cheeks and / or rash on the chin, around the mouth;

- refusal of the breast / bottle, or vice versa, the desire to apply more often;

- increased sucking reflex;

- desire to bite / gnaw everything around;

- swollen, whitish gums;

- Difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep

- capriciousness, tearfulness.

Also, sometimes during teething, the temperature may rise, the stool and the frequency of urination may change. But if these symptoms occur, you need to be more careful, as they may indicate an infection. Therefore, if you have any doubts, it is better to consult a doctor.

How to distinguish teething from just bad sleep?

Actually, this is a very difficult question. My baby, for example, never had swollen gums, a fever or a runny nose, and the desire to put everything in his mouth did not depend on teething. I usually discover new teeth by accident. That is, last night the gum looked as usual, and today a tooth sticks out of it. How can you tell the difference between bad sleep due to teething and other causes of bad sleep? Here are the main points to keep in mind for parents:

1) The baby slept well, and now he sleeps very badly. If you have ruled out all possible causes of awakening and the baby is not sick, then it may be that his teeth have begun to bother him. In this case, look closely and you may be able to identify one or more of the symptoms listed above.

2) The baby does not feel well throughout the day. The discomfort of teething should not be confused with the evening whims that come from not getting enough sleep during the day or staying up late at night. Indeed, the baby may be more restless at night. But if during the day he behaves very well, and often wakes up at night, then the cause may be not only teeth.

3) If you have ruled out all other causes of anxiety for the baby, then you can give him a painkiller 15-20 minutes before bedtime (for example, Nurofen - 2.5 ml once), after discussing this with your pediatrician. If the baby is really worried about the teeth, then he will fall asleep better and will not wake up for at least 4 hours, or even all 5-6 (if at night), and during the day he will sleep a full sleep lasting 1.5-2 hours.

How long does teething last?

From the first to the last tooth can take 2 years. But this does not mean that all 2 years the baby will not sleep well “because of the teeth”. Very often, parents attribute bad sleep to teething. But in reality, the eruption itself lasts 2-5 days(the “root” teeth erupt longer). The rest of the time of bad sleep is the result of bad habits that we ourselves, parents, create without knowing it.

How to help the baby?

Although it is very difficult for a baby to alleviate his suffering, we still need to do our best to help him fall asleep and get enough sleep throughout the day and night.

During the day, various teethers (pre-chilled in the refrigerator), a nipple, special massage brushes, additional drinking of cool water, additional breastfeeding can help. Teethers helped my baby, but I know many mothers who said that it did not help them at all. Try to experiment and you may find something that suits your baby.

Of the medicines, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen or paracetamol) are considered the most effective. Children's ibuprofen (=nurofen) is considered the "gold standard", but some experts do not recommend it until 6 months of age. Therefore, before giving your baby one of these drugs, consult your pediatrician.

"Freezing" gels can also help. But they must be used very carefully, as they can have a strong enough "freezing" effect that can greatly frighten the child and he can become even more restless. Note! According to the latest data, it is not recommended to use pain-relieving gels that contain benzocaine (for example, Oragel), as they can be dangerous for your baby's health. (More on this.)

Separately, I want to say about homeopathic medicines. As you know, their effectiveness has not been proven. But harm has not been proven either. Although mothers claim that their baby "helped a lot."

Should I stop sleep training during teething?

There cannot be a clear answer. If the baby is very ill, his temperature has risen and he refuses to eat - you should pay even more attention to him, take him in your arms, hug him, stay with him longer, even if this will affect sleep. But if the baby just “bites his fists”, then you should not deviate from the plan. As I wrote above, teeth erupt over the course of 2 years, but this does not mean that you need to suffer all these 2 years and wait until they all erupt.

Young mothers and fathers who have become parents for the first time often wonder how a child behaves when teething. The baby's teething period becomes a real test for the whole family.

Moreover, the situation is aggravated by the fact that the physical condition of the baby’s body during this difficult period will also not be in the best possible way. This is due to a decrease in the functions of the immune system against the background of the inflammatory process caused by teething. At this time, the child feels constant discomfort, so his behavior begins to change. Let's talk about how it happens and how it manifests itself.

It is very simple to determine that the baby has started teething: at this time, the child becomes very capricious, eats poorly, often wakes up at night, actively puts everything that comes to hand into his mouth. In most children during this period, the temperature rises to 38 ° C. In order not to confuse the appearance of a tooth with an infectious disease during the appearance of a temperature, it is better for young parents to consult a doctor.

Symptoms of eruption may cover the manifestation of the disease. When the baby is naughty, sleeps poorly and little, he has a fever, he may start a cold or develop a more serious problem. At the same time, some parents do not turn to a specialist, but decide to act at their own discretion: they use medicines that actually only aggravate the situation.

Despite the numerous unpleasant symptoms that are associated with the fact that teeth are being cut, there is no great danger in this. The main thing is not to panic and use special tools that will help the baby to more easily endure this difficult period.

The period of teething for each child is individual. Much depends on the hereditary factor, how the pregnancy proceeded and the type of feeding (breast or artificial). If the baby is breastfed, the teeth may erupt a little later than with artificial feeding. In any case, parents should be prepared for the fact that their child will be rather capricious for some time.

Larisa Kopylova
Dentist-therapist
Parents should promptly respond to the symptoms that occur in a child in the process of the appearance of the first teeth. Most often, the set of signs is the same: due to severe discomfort, the baby may cry, not sleep, eat very poorly and be lethargic. The temperature may not be.
Dentists divide the signs of teething in a child into the main and accompanying:
The first category should include swelling and swelling of the gums, severe itching and inflammation. All this leads to the fact that the baby can have a temperature of up to 38 ° C at any time. This is what causes poor sleep and refusal to eat. The main symptoms include increased salivation.
A symptom such as high fever is a secondary symptom. Hyperthermia does not occur in all children, but this symptom is possible due to the inflammatory process. This category of signs should include loose stools and vomiting. The first manifestation occurs due to a violation of the diet, which is associated with the refusal of the child to eat. Vomiting should not be frequent. This is usually a single urge that occurs due to the swallowing of a large amount of saliva.

Multiple cutter options
Some babies may have irritation on the skin around the mouth. This is due to the fact that increased humidity and the desire to pull everything into the mouth to get rid of itching leads to damage to the skin. Rash and irritation can form not only around the mouth, but also on the chin.
These signs must be paid attention to. When they appear, parents should have a teether in their hands, which will help the baby to more easily survive this difficult period. Fortunately, they are sold in pharmacies and children's stores in large quantities.
When do the first teeth appear?

Parents often prepare in advance for the fact that the behavior of the child during teething will be different. At the same time, some are worried if the process of teeth coming out does not coincide with well-known norms. But there's nothing to be done, since this event is purely individual. In some children, the first milk teeth appear at 3 months, in others at 1 year.
It is believed that the best option for the appearance of the first teeth is the age of 6-8 months. During this period, upper canines or central incisors may appear. It is in these areas of the gums that you can notice their signs if the child's behavior has changed dramatically in recent times.
Larisa Kopylova
Dentist-therapist
It is worth remembering that when capriciousness and refusal to eat are accompanied not only by a high fever, but also by a cough with a runny nose, this indicates the development of the disease. This situation requires mandatory consultation with a specialist.
After the first milk teeth come out, the rest should gradually appear. In newborns, they come out in pairs. Total dairy 20 pieces. However, some may not cause any symptoms.
It often happens that the first teeth come out absolutely painlessly. Children behave as usual, without signs of anxiety. Parents may accidentally notice the appearance of the first teeth during hygiene procedures, feeding or games.
First tooth
There are also some teeth that provoke problems more often than others. It's about fangs. Their edges are always very sharp, so they painfully press on the gum. The child feels severe discomfort, an inflammatory process may form in the mouth, which causes additional symptoms in the form of a cough.
Experts note that the most unpleasant sensations in the baby are caused by “eye teeth” - these are the upper fangs, which provoke painful sensations associated with irritation of the facial nerve. Sometimes it comes to the fact that it is impossible for a baby to do without special painkillers. They are sold in a large assortment in pharmacies, but only the attending physician can suggest the best and safest option.
Larisa Kopylova
Dentist-therapist
It is enough just to look after the teeth of the twins. Statistics show that the appearance of teeth in one child guarantees a similar situation in the second.
How to help the baby during this period

Given that the condition of the child during this period is quite difficult, many parents seek to help their child. To do this, there are a huge number of different methods and pharmaceutical preparations. The use of any remedy must be agreed with the doctor.
For example, experts often recommend using Viburkol suppositories to relieve pain. They quickly relieve unpleasant symptoms, and the child becomes joyful and active again.
Alternatively, children's Panadol can be used. It relieves pain and relieves fever. However, the use of the drug without the recommendation of a doctor is unacceptable. It should be borne in mind that drugs stop unpleasant symptoms that may indicate the development of a dangerous disease. Therefore, first of all, you need to consult a doctor.
Candles Vibrukol Panadol Baby
Painkillers for children are most often made on the basis of ibuprofen or paracetamol. They are available in various forms, including in the form of syrup, which is more convenient for the baby. The action of the drugs lasts about 4-6 hours. After that, you can give a second dose of the medicine if unpleasant symptoms reappear.
Topical preparations can be used as an anesthetic for problems with the teeth. These are gels and ointments that are applied directly to the gum at the site of eruption. Their peculiarity lies in safety, since the amount of active substances penetrating into the blood is minimal. Experts most often recommend Baby Doctor, Dentinox, Pansoral and Dentol.
With folk remedies, you should be more careful, they can be used only on the advice of a doctor. It is believed that ice helps with teething. But you can not use it for too long, as this can lead to the development of an inflammatory process in the gums. Do not freeze toys that help when teeth and teethers erupt.
It is believed that honey, which is rubbed into the gums, can relieve pain. But before starting such a procedure, you need to make sure that the baby is not allergic to it.
Medicinal herbs help well, for example, a decoction of chamomile. They are impregnated with a bandage, which is applied to the gum. Additionally, you can lubricate the area around the mouth to eliminate irritation.
Each parent should keep in mind the approximate timing of the exit of teeth in a child. But don't panic if things don't go according to plan. The teeth will definitely come out, perhaps a little later than planned. If there are no teeth even after a year, it is worth to be examined by a dentist.

Sound sleep is the key to the health of the child and the peace of mind of young parents. Alas, in rare cases, the baby falls asleep easily every day, without long laying down and lulling, sleeps without unexpected awakenings and nocturnal wakefulness. The problem of poor, restless sleep, difficult falling asleep and nocturnal awakenings is faced in every second family.

Naturally, this becomes a cause of considerable concern for new parents. Why does a child sleep poorly and what can be done to normalize his daily routine?

To begin with, it is worth understanding what situation as a whole can be considered a deviation from the norm. Do not forget that in babies under one year old, sleep does not normalize immediately, only born children have their own circadian rhythms, which remain unsettled for several months. So, in the first weeks of life, the child sleeps in 90-minute cycles, which are replaced by periods of wakefulness. Then this schedule is replaced by sleep, which lasts for 4 hours.

And only from about 3 months can we talk about the normalization of biological rhythms: from this age, the baby begins to sleep throughout the night. But, unfortunately, this is not always the case. So what do you do if your baby doesn't sleep well?

The child does not sleep well at night: the main causes of the problem and ways to solve them

The child is not tired for the day

Compare your baby to yourself: you want to sleep much more after a hard exhausting day, right? If you have spent many hours on your feet, doing work or household chores, you are unlikely to have to count sheep for hours: sleep will come instantly as soon as you put your head on the pillow.

Children in the same way can both get tired throughout the day and not have time to use up all the energy. If there is no apparent reason for sleep problems, help your child expend energy. Note! It is best to do this right before bed.

The easiest way is to provide the child with physical activity:

If the baby is very small and has not yet learned to sit down and crawl, that is, his motor abilities are limited, bathing, gymnastics, massage will come to your aid.

When the child is already more active, it is easier to find a way for him to “exhaust” - give the baby free rein, let him try to sit down, actively crawl, etc.

With emotional stress, you should be careful. The fact is that not all children react to them in the same way, developing games or “cooking” with you can only provoke some kids. In any case, you won't know how a child will react to such "preparation" before going to bed until you try several times to arrange physical and emotional stress for him.

Uncomfortable sleeping environment

To sleep peacefully throughout the night, the child must be comfortable. He may be disturbed by unsuitable temperature, stuffiness in the room, too warm a blanket, and finally, loud sounds and light breaking through the gap under the door from the next room.

Some children are very sensitive to such irritating factors, so for normal sleep they should be provided with the most comfortable conditions:

The optimum temperature in the room where the child sleeps is 18-21 degrees.

Make sure that the baby is not overly wrapped up, do not put on him a lot of warm clothes. If the child is hot, he will not be able to sleep normally, in addition, violation of the temperature regime is fraught with more serious health problems. And if the baby constantly sweats, it will very quickly provoke prickly heat and add trouble to parents.

A very young child needs to be laid in a comfortable position for sleeping on their own. Doctors recommend choosing to sleep on your stomach or on a barrel (but in this case, do not forget to alternate sides on which the baby will sleep).

Do not forget about a comfortable mattress that will provide the child's spine with the optimal position. In addition, it is much more comfortable to sleep on a properly selected mattress, it will also relieve you of problems with falling asleep.

What to do if hunger interferes with sleep?

For children aged 3-4 months, and sometimes almost a year, night feeding is a normal phenomenon, it is an essential attribute of a proper diet.

As a rule, a child who still eats at night does not experience problems with sleep: having had enough, he quickly falls asleep again. Moreover, parents who practice co-sleeping sometimes manage not to wake the baby at all during feeding: as soon as the baby begins to smack his lips while half asleep, just put the nipple on his mouth.

Problems often begin at the moment when the mother decides that it is time to stop night feedings. As a rule, at a certain age, the baby himself begins to refuse food at night, but sometimes this does not happen.

Experienced mothers who have already raised more than one child, as well as doctors, recommend weaning a child from night feeding in the simplest way: by increasing daily portions of milk or hearty feeding just before bedtime.

Baby wakes up crying

Sometimes the baby can wake up in the middle of the night, deafening the apartment with a piercing cry. Most often, this indicates that something is causing pain or discomfort to the child.

We will not consider situations when the child is sick and suffers from a high temperature - in this case, the parents themselves perfectly understand what is the reason for the night awakening and how to help the child.

Very often night crying is caused by two reasons - colic and teething.

Baby doesn't sleep well due to colic

Colic is a severe pain in the abdomen that affects very young children. This phenomenon is very unpleasant, but, according to many experts, natural. After all, almost all children suffer from colic. Parents should understand that all advertised drugs to combat them most often do not bring any result, therefore, their use is inappropriate.

However, there are several proven ways to help alleviate the condition of the child:

Be careful about regurgitation after feeding, the child should get rid of the air that has entered the gastrointestinal tract as best as possible

Regularly massage your baby's abdomen, this will not only help get rid of pain, but will also be a great way to strengthen the emotional connection between mother and child.

In general, try to carry your baby in an upright position more often, this will also become a kind of prevention of colic.

Baby not sleeping well due to teething

Teeth are being cut - goodbye restful sleep! At 6-9 months, the baby's parents once again lose their peace: it is at this time that the child's first teeth begin to cut. He constantly experiences discomfort and pain.

Naturally, at night the pain does not subside, it is not surprising that at the same time the child does not sleep well both at night and during the day, and almost always wakes up crying. As a rule, sleep disturbance is accompanied by the eruption of each tooth and this becomes a difficult test for parents.

It is possible to cope with this problem only partially. Parents need to understand: it will not work to completely rid the child of unpleasant sensations, all that can be done is to try to alleviate them a little. In particular, if your baby wakes up at night and cries because of teething, you can do the following:

Help the baby "free" the teeth, give him special rings that he will gnaw. If a child scratches his gums well before going to bed, the likelihood that the night will pass peacefully increases greatly.

Do not forget about cooling gels and creams, they are safe for the baby and can save him from pain, significantly reduce them.

Lubricate the child's chin with a special cream. When teething increases salivation, delicate skin is irritated, and itching and irritation may be the cause of concern.

The child does not sleep well during the day - what to do about it?

Daytime sleep is just as important for the full development of the child as nighttime sleep. The baby cannot stay awake throughout the day, his body needs rest. In addition, keep in mind that the less and worse the child sleeps during the day, the more problems with falling asleep will arise at night.

The main problem of the fact that the child does not sleep well during the day is the wrong rest time. Do not forget that the child should sleep during the day not when it is convenient for you, but when his body requires it. Somnologists call the optimal time for daytime sleep 8:30-9:00, as well as 12:30-13:00.

The second reason for problems with daytime sleep is excessive or, on the contrary, insufficient activity of the child. Remember the rule that was discussed at the beginning, and try to develop a daily ritual of going to bed, for example, give the baby a massage or do gymnastics with him.

The third reason is the unsuitable environment for sleep. Try to make sure that nothing distracts or annoys the child, in which case it will be much easier for him to fall asleep.

By the way, you should not overdo it with “rolling” the child either. Indeed, the easiest way to lull the baby is by rolling it on your hands. But in this case, the child's body will get used to such a peculiar ritual, and very soon you will notice that the child cannot fall asleep on his own, and his sleep turns out to be superficial and short-lived. To wean your baby from this habit as delicately as possible, gradually reduce the time of motion sickness.

Remember that sound deep sleep is the key to your baby's health!

Dear my readers!

I often watch the children of my friends and relatives. The greatest happiness after the birth of a baby is the appearance of his first tooth. However, many parents do not even suspect what the child's behavior is when teething.

They are not prepared for the fact that the baby will cry, not sleep at night, be very capricious ... You need to know how to help the baby when teeth appear. Let's talk about it, dear parents!

The very first of all teeth in babies appear lower incisors at the age of about 6 months. Children will react differently to this event. For some, it goes unnoticed, and parents can only rejoice.

But sometimes the symptoms of teething teeth can really scare:

gums swell, become red, itch;
the baby cries, puts everything in his mouth, is naughty, and his mother's breast calms him only for a while;
at night the child sleeps poorly, often wakes up crying;
the temperature is increased;
runny nose, sometimes cough;
some children may develop a rash on the chin;
sometimes the stomach aches, diarrhea is observed;
saliva flows profusely.

Not always we, parents, can distinguish the symptoms of cutting teeth from a more severe disease. If the baby is very naughty, but you are not sure that the first tooth was the cause, be sure to call the doctor.

Perhaps it’s not about him at all, but our little one is really sick with a viral disease or has caught a bacterial infection. Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis, and you cannot risk the life and health of the baby.

If the teeth don't appear...

Hearing such a phrase, some parents will exclaim: “It doesn’t happen like that! All children are teething, but timing may vary.”

This is not entirely true. There is a disease called adentia, when children generally lack the rudiments of teeth.

When should you sound the alarm?

How many months the first teeth are cut, you can find out from my other. But if after 15 months the child does not have the first tooth, go to the dentist.

It may be that the teeth have already begun to break through, but they need to be helped by massage or other procedures that the doctor will indicate.

Dear parents, you should not be afraid of the suffering of the baby when teeth are cut. It is much worse if they do not appear at all.

How to help?

But we also can’t watch how the baby cries. How can we as adults help ease the suffering of a child? How to relieve swollen gums?

For this, modern medicine offers a large number of means:

Teethers. These are special toys made in the form of rings made of rubber-based materials. By elasticity, they resemble rubber. There is liquid inside, so teethers are recommended to put in the freezer for 5-7 minutes before use. They retain cold well and due to this they have an analgesic effect. Toddlers are happy to scratch their teeth on teethers, stimulating their release from the gums.
Pain relief gels("Viburkol", "Kholisal"). Most of them are prepared on the basis of lidocaine and menthol. The gel is applied to the gums and has a soothing and analgesic effect. No need to think, dear parents, that gels stimulate the growth of teeth. Their main task is to reduce pain. The action of the gel lasts no more than 20 minutes, and they should be applied no more than 5 times a day for 3 days. Advice to moms: do not lubricate the newborn's gums before feeding, as the tongue loses sensitivity, and the baby will suck badly.

Since medical devices can be used infrequently, your task, dear parents, is to provide the most comfortable conditions for the baby. What can be done to speed up the process of the appearance of the first teeth?

Give the baby to gnaw drying, crackers. They will stimulate teething.
Put a clean spoon in the refrigerator for a while, then wrap it in cheesecloth and rub the spoon over your child's gums. You can give a cold teether or pieces of apple.
Keep the environment clean and hygienic. If the baby pulls something into the mouth, it must be a pre-disinfected object so that pathogenic bacteria do not get into the mouth. Keep all sharp and cutting objects out of sight so that the child does not get hurt.
Be more attentive to the baby: hold him more in your arms, kiss, hug. Your care will help the baby to more easily endure this difficult period for him.

I think it will be easy for loving parents to follow these simple rules. But the reward will be the first tooth and the calmness of the baby. If you want to learn more about the upbringing and health of the child, be sure to watch the video course "School of the little one". Here you will find a real encyclopedia for future parents.