From baby teething what to call it: tools, medicines, drugs
If a child is teething, something to numb the gums and provide little timely help, must know loving parents. The eruption of incisors was observed at the age of 7 — 9 months and is a great event in the family. Rarely cut his teeth at the crumbs asymptomatic. In most cases, moms and dads are faced with changing a child’s behavior, a violation of the acts of sleeping and eating. During the eruption of dental units, a decrease in overall immunity. This leads to a reduction of natural forces and the development of viral infections.
The symptoms of teething
With 6 — 7 months of the child, parents begin to expect the appearance of the first tooth. Some crumbs of eruption is observed at a younger age. If the baby 9 months, but the teeth are not in a hurry to appear, do not worry. Return of the eruption of the incisors depends on the genetic predisposition. There are babies, in which process the appearance of the teeth is not accompanied by unpleasant symptoms. Unfortunately these kids are not many.
Most of the children are at the stage of eruption are observed:
- A change of behavior. The baby becomes lethargic, Moody, irritable. He refuses to play quietly in his crib, requires constant attention and begging on hands;
- Swelling of the gums, the appearance of whitish stripes, itching at the site penetrate the tooth. Children put their mouth toys, garments, bed linen, own fingers. Babies begin to bite the nipple of the mother with the goal to scratch the gums;
- Pain in the mouth;
- The increase of salivation. Kids do not have time to swallow saliva. She follows them out of his mouth, traces of it can irritate the skin of the tips of the lips, cheeks, chin. Hypersalivation accompanied by a cough that is worse in the horizontal position. Because of the increased amounts of saliva, the child may receive frequent liquid stool with the admixtures of mucus;
- Refusal to eat. Crumbs, located on artificial feeding are turning away from the mixture. Parents report that the appetite of crumbs dropping, they do not wish to consume complementary foods. Infants are constantly asking the opposite breast because the sucking reduces pain;
- The increase in body temperature;
- Runny nose.
Despite the fact that the appearance of the first tooth brings a lot of experience, you should not panic and call the pediatrician at the house for no reason. The child should definitely see a doctor if:
- The body temperature rises to 38° C and lasts more than 3 days;
- The baby shows signs of intestinal infection: vomiting, diarrhea, regurgitation;
- The baby is very restless, he refuses any food or liquid. If the baby cannot drink, there comes a dangerous condition — dehydration. Signs: sunken fontanel, dry eyes, decrease in the number of Papisov. The lack of urination and a dry diaper should be cause for concern. Dehydration and fever, diarrhea, vomiting, call an Ambulance!
- The child appeared the signs of viral respiratory infection: cough, runny nose, watery eyes, redness of the eyes;
- Baby always sleeps and misses a feeding.
Despite the fact that these symptoms in most cases occur in uncomplicated tooth eruption units, access to a doctor is necessary. After examining the child, the pediatrician will rule out the presence of infections and will provide the necessary guidance.
Help without drugs
Some symptoms begin to manifest long before the advent of the cutters. At the age of 6 — 7 months, parents can purchase a special and useful babies toys. Teethers are: plastic, silicone, latex, rubber, wood. They have a different shape and size. Most often, the toy is a ring that is comfortable to hold in the handle. Some manufacturers produce the teethers:
- Containing the inside liquid. You must place them before using in the freezer.
- Having the holes where the injected therapeutic gels and ointments. To facilitate teething toddler needs to use the toy as intended. This way it helps for crumbs to provide care.
Many kids do not recognize store-bought toys — assistants. The universal remedy does not exist. So do not be surprised if your baby refuses a teether and fun into the edge of the Comforter or your own finger.
Teething often enough or the use of available national resources. Alternative special toys are popular methods. You can give a child: clean the carrots, Apple, bagel or biscuit. To enhance the effect of anesthesia, before you offer an interesting fun baby, put the food in the fridge. If your baby is prone to allergic reactions, carrot to offer is not worth it!
In pharmacies and children’s stores sell a special brush — fingertips. The massage action will help to ease the pain of teething, will accelerate the process, bring the baby relief. To ease teething you can use zavlekanie of the child with a new rattle or play.
When teething, the baby than to anesthetize the case of strong anxiety, tell the doctor. Means teething in children safe, but can cause an allergic reaction. If not, turn to the doctor, the drugs used alone. Before using medicines, carefully read the instruction: dosage, frequency and time of admission, age restrictions, side effects.
If the funds in the eruption of teeth in children caused a negative reaction, abandon their use and inform your doctor!
Medications to ease symptoms of teething, are divided into groups:
- Antipyretic — fever eliminate, reduce pain, have anti-inflammatory action. Safe remedy paracetamol is considered the. On its basis release tablets, syrups, suppositories.
Syrups contain dyes, preservatives, have a very sweet taste, can cause a gag reflex. Rectal suppositories is one of the most convenient and effective forms of the drug, approved for use in infants from 3 months. The pediatrician may prescribe: Tsefekon Efferalgan, Calpol, Panadol.
Second safe the active ingredient Ibuprofen is considered. There are different forms of production: syrups, suppositories, tablets. Nurofen, Ibufen, Ibuprofen have long-lasting antipyretic and analgesic effects, their use at 6 months of age.
Do not use antipyretic funds over 3 days. While maintaining a high temperature and severe pain in the infant, it is recommended to seek the advice of a pediatrician.
- Homeopathic medicine teething. To reduce fever and reduce pain used candles Viburkol. Part medications include natural ingredients: chamomile, belladonna, Solanum, dulcamara, Pulsatilla and others.
Judging by the reviews, candles Viburkol often bring relief, improve sleep, normalize the mood of the baby. Cons: expensive price, allergic reactions, individual intolerance.
- Dental analgesic and antiseptic gels. The drug is convenient to apply on the mucosa, after application of the active ingredients are well absorbed and bring relief. Some of the gels include lidocaine. It has anesthetic effect, relieve gums and may lead to numbness of the tongue. This should be considered before using the tool before feeding babies.
Kamistad — active ingredients chamomile extract and lidocaine. Use no more than 3 times a day. It is forbidden to lubricate the drug sores in the mouth, as this will increase the healing period.
Kalgel — approved for use in children from 5 months. In the preparation includes lidocaine and cetylpyridinium chloride, For pain applied a small amount of gel on the inflamed gum 5 — 6 times a day.
Holisal — medicines used in Pediatrics. Before using recommended to consult a pediatrician. Holisal relieves crumbs, relieves pain, has antiseptic and wound healing effect. After treatment of the gums observed transient burning sensation, increased salivary flow. With caution apply gel in infants, before nursing.
The dentinox anti — inflammatory and antiseptic. Used for kids over 1 year, apply 2 — 3 times a day.
- Means teething in infants — ointment to relief the condition of children. Homeopathic preparation Traumeel s has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect. In the annotation of the drug, there are limitations: the age of 3 years. However the drug is successfully used in children from 1 year. Before use consult the doctor. The structure of the ointment includes a large number of natural ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions in babies.
- Pain reliever teething drops from Boiron company, the drug of Dantherm baby. A homeopathic remedy is easy to use, contains natural components. Admission form, inside 2 — 3 times a day. The course of 3 days. Drops cons: high price, short-term effect, allergic reactions.
- Anti-inflammatory and pain pills Detoxing. Are homeopathic drugs. The dosage and frequency of admission as prescribed by the physician depending on the age of the child. It is not necessary to resort to using medicines without consulting a pediatrician.
- To numb the pain of teething will help soothing tea with chamomile, lemon balm, mint, lime. They will help to establish a healthy sleep, calm your child and ease the condition. You can prepare the tea yourself from dried herbs, but it is also possible to buy a ready product. Well-known manufacturers: Semper, Hipp, Bebi Premium, Heinz, Humama, a Children’s line.
During adolescence, the kids are showing concern and asking for the consolation of parents. Medicines for teething children do not always have the desired effect. It is not necessary to move away from the crumbs, even if a young mom or dad are really tired. The best remedy for teething is affection, care and attention of parents. Remember, the tooth will erupt, and your baby will become again a happy, healthy and obedient.