During pregnancy, a woman can get her child's teeth off to a healthy start by eating a well-balanced diet. A child's first tooth generally breaks through the gum at about 5 or 6 months but this can vary. When teething begins, your child's gums may be swollen in the spots where a tooth is about to break through. At around 7 months, infants begin to drool more often and put objects into their mouths.
Excess saliva causes the drooling.
And infants are beginning to explore their world through their mouths, putting everything into them. So drooling and chewing on objects may or may not signify teething. Doctors suggest that you start cleaning your child's teeth as soon as the first tooth appears. Wipe the teeth with a piece of gauze or a damp cloth then switch to toothpaste with fluoride when your child gets a little older. Thumb and finger sucking Thumb and finger sucking is a very common and has a soothing effect on your infant.