Before I was a mom I knew a few signs of teething. I knew if your baby was abnormally cranky or really drooly he would probably be popping out a tooth soon. If he was chewing on everything and wanting cold foods, there was likelihood of a tooth. I even knew that ear infections and fevers were likely symptoms of teething as well. But after having Little One and Little Two I found out some surprising symptoms of teething as well as remedies to help.
When Little One was getting his first teeth, I thought he was sick or that he was just warm from over heating. But these symptoms of teething are surprisingly common among kids.
How do you know if your baby is teething?
5 Surprising Baby Teething Symptoms
Runny Nose
This one often preceded the next. If he had no other symptoms but a runny nose, I knew teething was probably coming.
Diaper Rash
Normally caused by the acidity from drool being swallowed or runny nose, my kids’ bottoms would turn a bright red when they were teething.
Red Cheeks
Although these cheeks were pretty cute, they weren’t a sign of overheating but rather teething.
Waking up in the middle of the night
If my kids suddenly started waking up in the middle of the night, I realized it might be something more than just a sleep regression.
Decreased Appetite
Growing teeth hurts! Would you want to chew food?
I love learning new stuff every day! And knowing that these are symptoms of teeth growing makes me feel a lot better for sure! If you are ever not sure, make sure to ask your pediatrician!
There are affiliate links in this post, which means if you click on a link, I might review small commission at no additional cost to you. I only support products I love. Thanks for supporting my blog!
5 Remedies for Teething Pain in Babies
1. Amber teething necklace
We think these works pretty well! But my kids never seemed to have terrible teething pain. We thought this helped with drooling too.
Buy on Amazon: Baltic Amber Teething Necklace For Babies
2. Refrigerated Teething Rings
When no other toy will do to soothe sore gums this is our go to!
Buy on Amazon: Nuby IcyBite Soother Ring Teether
3. Frozen Breast Milk or Formula
Another option to try is to get one of the mesh feeders that you can freeze with breastmilk or formula. This is a great option for babies who can’t have solid foods yet! Don’t forget the bib!
Buy on Amazon: Fresh Food Feeder, 2 Pack, Blue/Green
4. Applesauce
We’ve found that once our kids started eating solids that applesauce seemed to help as well! The cold texture soothed temporarily.
5. Baby Tylenol
When the kids sound like they are super in pain and nothing will calm them down, we give them an appropriate amount of Tylenol for their weight. We try to make this a last resort. You should ask your pediatrician if you aren’t sure on the amount.
Share your teething stories both good and bad! If you want more tips and tricks for new moms, don’t forget to subscribe to my blog!