Teething:

Just when you think things are settling down and the colic is coming under control, your baby will probably start to teeth.  Some babies start teething as early as four months or as late as one year, but on average babies begin teething between six and seven months.  Around this time you may notice your baby drooling a lot more than usual, or that she is a lot crankier.  Keep in mind that while the appearance of your baby’s first teeth will be an exciting moment for you, it is probably a rather painful experience for your baby.  

Teething will make your baby’s gums swollen and sore while the teeth are breaking through.  This will likely make your baby cry and she will probably have a harder time sleeping.  To help soothe your baby’s aching gums, try giving her rubber toys or frozen teething rings to chew on.  Teething babies also love to have their gums rubbed and massaged.  Just be sure your hands are clean before putting your fingers in your baby’s mouth!  If your baby will sit still long enough you can also try rubbing on topical anesthetics like Orajel or Baby Anbesol.  They are not worth making a big hassle over, however, because they taste horrible and are their numbing effect is not long lasting.

Teething Schedule