Pedemy All toolsTap your child’s age and what you notice. You will see if it sounds like teething, what is safe to use, and when to call.
This tool helps parents tell whether their baby is teething, and how to soothe sore gums safely. Tap your child’s age and what you notice.
Teething can cause drooling, chewing, fussiness and sore gums, but it does not cause a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, diarrhea, a body rash or refusing to drink. Safe help includes rubbing the gums, a chilled (not frozen) teething ring and, if needed, acetaminophen or ibuprofen at the right dose. The FDA warns against benzocaine gels, homeopathic teething tablets, and amber or other teething necklaces.
The tool also shows when each baby tooth usually comes in (American Dental Association chart) and how to care for new teeth, following the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Teething may cause a slightly warmer temperature, but not a true fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. If your child has a fever, diarrhea or a rash, look for another cause and call the doctor.
Gels, liquids and sprays with benzocaine should not be used in children under 2, and lidocaine is not for teething. The FDA has also warned about homeopathic teething tablets. Rubbing the gums or a chilled teething ring is safer.
Most babies get their first tooth, usually a bottom front tooth, at about 6 months, but anywhere from 4 to 12 months can be normal. All 20 baby teeth are usually in by about age 3.
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