Walkers also make it harder for the baby to learn to walk on his own. Use gates at the top and bottom of stairways, and across doorways of rooms that have dangerous things in them. If your baby falls and seems to be acting strangely, call me right away. The whole process of growing baby teeth lasts for nearly two years. Teething sometimes causes irritability and fussiness, but normally isn't the cause of fever or diarrhea.
Breast feeding can continue without stopping during teething.
If your baby's gums seem swollen or tender, or he is having trouble feeding, try gently rubbing the gums with one of your fingers. You can also use frozen mini-bagels, or a frozen washcloth, if you allow them to defrost a bit so as not to harm the baby's gums. An occasional dose of baby Tylenol at bedtime might help ease sleep problems due to discomfort. If your baby has symptoms worse than drooling and fussiness, consider that he might be sick, on top of his teething. A high fever, cough, rash, or vomiting are not due to teething, and are signals that you need to speak with me.