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How can parents tell if their baby is already teething aside from the fact that he suddenly wakes you with his whining in the middle of the night? Below are a few signs and symptoms of baby teething which the baby might be going through. First, is the drooling. When the teeth start coming out, expect the salivary glands of the child to go on hyper mode. There is excess saliva and sometimes this can lead to rashes around the mouth area so keep a close watch for those times. In order for the drool rash not to be aggravated, gently pat the drool off the child’s mouth and chin area. If he is asleep, it is recommended that the parents place an absorbent diaper under the chin area to catch the baby’s drool

Another sign of baby teething is the fever coupled with irritability. As the teeth pushes upwards the gums, the baby feels hurt and is not accustomed to the sudden changes that are going on inside his mouth. To remedy this, the parent may give the child medicine for the fever; however it is always best to ask the pediatrician first before doing so.

Biting is the most common telltale sign that your child is already undergoing the stage of baby teething. The baby starts to gnaw and bite anything in order to relieve him of the pain that he is feeling. When this happens, it is suggested that the parent give the baby something cool and soft to teeth on.