Pedemy · For parents
Teething and first teeth diary
Record what you see, what you tried and what to ask at a dental visit. This organizer does not diagnose symptoms or predict when a tooth will appear. Entries stay only in this open page; print a copy before leaving if you want to keep them.
Use these notes with your child’s clinician. This tool does not diagnose illness, prescribe treatment or confirm that home care is safe.
Get emergency help now
Call your local emergency number for severe trouble breathing, blue or grey lips, a child who is hard to wake, an ongoing seizure, or fever with a rash that does not fade under pressure. Do not attribute these signs to teething or wait to complete this diary.
When to contact a professional
Teething does not explain a fever of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher, diarrhea, marked sleepiness or severe illness. Contact a clinician about these symptoms rather than assuming they are caused by teeth. A baby younger than 3 months with a temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher needs urgent medical assessment, even if the baby seems well. Contact a clinician now; do not delay assessment to try fever medicine or finish this diary. Seek prompt medical advice if your child drinks much less, has fewer wet diapers, cries inconsolably, has persistent or worsening pain, or seems unwell. Contact a dentist for a painful or swollen area, tooth injury or concerns about tooth development. If you are unsure whether symptoms are from teething, ask a clinician; the diary cannot rule out illness. Do not use benzocaine or lidocaine on the gums, homeopathic teething tablets or gels, alcohol on the gums, or amber or other teething necklaces. Numbing products can cause serious harm; teething jewelry can choke or strangle a child. Ask a clinician before using pain medicine for a baby; this tool does not provide doses.
Your entries stay in this open page and disappear when it is reloaded or closed. Print a copy if needed. Avoid names and identifying details.
Care reminders
- The first tooth often appears between 6 and 12 months, but timing varies widely. Some babies have no teeth at their first birthday. A calendar cannot diagnose delayed development; discuss your child’s pattern with a dentist and keep the first dental visit even if no tooth has appeared.
- Teething does not explain a fever of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher, diarrhea, marked sleepiness or severe illness. Contact a clinician about these symptoms rather than assuming they are caused by teeth.
- Use observations to prepare a conversation with your child’s clinician or dentist. There is no score or tooth timetable that can confirm teething or show that staying home is safe. Seek advice if symptoms change, persist or worry you, even after reassuring answers here.