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My 4 month old is teething
How long does teething discomfort last ? He is showing all the signs of teething,infact it's visible that teeth are emerging .How to provide my 4 month old comfort?? Can't see him crying because of this teething issue .
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Teething can cause significant distress to babies and also parents . generally start @ 6 months. Excessive drooling, mouthing ,Irritability
there can be slight increase in temperature .
for comforting you can try Using a clean finger or wet gauze to rub your baby's gums. The pressure can ease your baby's discomfort.
Keep it cool.sometimes you can try paracetamol.
don not give objects to put in mouth as they can cause choking .
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