{"id":"bee851afb1bb00d31aab8856efcb729a","slug":"symptoms-of-teething-baby","question":"Symptoms of teething baby","answer":"The real teething signs are straightforward: swollen and tender gums, increased drooling, and a strong urge to chew on things. Most babies get their first tooth around 6–7 months, usually the bottom front ones appearing first. Your baby might also seem fussy during this time.\n\nHere's what matters most: fever and diarrhea are *not* caused by teething, even though many parents assume they are. If your baby has either of these while their teeth are coming in, that's a separate illness that deserves a call to your pediatrician. A cold teething ring is the safest comfort tool—it soothes sore gums without risk. Skip teething necklaces and be cautious with over-the-counter pain medications.\n\nIf your baby seems genuinely unwell or you're unsure what's going on, your pediatrician can help you figure out whether it's actually teething or something else that needs attention.","sources":"[{\"title\":\"Misconceptions and traditional practices towards infant teething symptoms among mothers in Southwest Ethiopia.\",\"journal\":\"BMC oral health\",\"year\":\"2018\",\"url\":\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30241521/\",\"score\":0.86},{\"title\":\"Parental knowledge and practices on infant teething, Taif, Saudi Arabia.\",\"journal\":\"BMC research notes\",\"year\":\"2015\",\"url\":\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26592913/\",\"score\":0.86},{\"title\":\"Knowledge and management practices of infant teething symptoms among mothers in a tertiary facility in Ghana.\",\"journal\":\"The Pan African medical journal\",\"year\":\"2024\",\"url\":\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38681109/\",\"score\":0.84},{\"title\":\"Knowledge of Teething and Prevalence of Teething Myths in Mothers of Saudi Arabia.\",\"journal\":\"The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry\",\"year\":\"2016\",\"url\":\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26696106/\",\"score\":0.83},{\"title\":\"Exploring Parental Knowledge and Indigenous Practices for Infant Teething in Indian Population: A Cross-sectional Study.\",\"journal\":\"International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry\",\"year\":\"2019\",\"url\":\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32440059/\",\"score\":0.82}]","view_count":0,"created_at":"2026-06-28T19:45:12.852Z"}