Babies 101: When do babies start getting teeth? What can be done to help teething pain?

November 2, 1:32 PMEarly Childhood Parenting ExaminerAngele Sionna

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Babies 101: When do babies start getting teeth? What can be done to help teething pain?

Teething is something many parents don't look foward to. It an be hard to help little ones that are fussy and cranky and often parents aren't sure if teething is to blame or something else.

Dr. David Hill, dad of three and vice president of Cape Fear Pediatrics, says "Few babies get teeth before age 6 months, although the symptoms we associate with teething (drooling, chewing, fussiness) often start a couple of months earlier. Some babies may get to twelve months of age without a single tooth, but don't worry, they always come eventually."

There are things parents can do to help little teethers. Wash your hands and run a finger along babies gums to see where the tooth bud is coming in. Then offer baby a frozen washcloth (just wet, twist and freeze for about an hour) in that location. You can also use a teething toy for them to munch on. Another thing that helps - Hyland's Teething Tablets. Ask your pediatrician if they're right for your child.