Monday, April 29, 2013

When will my infant start playing with toys?

Q. I was wondering when will my baby Jadah start sitting up on her own and playing with her toys? She is 3 months old and Ive tried to introduce rattles to her and little bears. Also could she be teething ?...
She always has her hands in her mouth and slobbing She also like to chew on her clothes to where the front of her shirt in soaking wet.
thanx everyone!

A. My son noticed his toys at about 10 weeks...and started batting & slapping at them (on his activity mat) at about 11-12 weeks. He hasn't yet been able to sit up on his own, nor is he able to hold onto a toy and play with it yet...but I suspect it will be soon.

Get some teething keys or gumming toys...your child might like those, since she is chewing on everything right now. BTW, this behavior is completely normal!


How do you cope with teething?
Q. I have an 8 month old and he's teething. He's miserable.Any help?

A. I just went through this too!!! I will give you all the advice I was given.
Give him a cold rag to chew on.
Teething tablets definatly help relax the baby.
Oragel
Lots of infant tylenol
Try massaging his gums with your finger
They also have toys that vibrate they can chew on, which helps their gums
And cold teething rings!
Good luck to you!!!


what are the symptoms of a teething baby?
Q. i am a mom of a baby who is almost six months old and am experiencing what i think is teething. she's running a slight fever, fussy, been mouthing all objects and having diaherrea. only serious answers please. need to know what to do. gave her baby tylenol drops for the fever.

A. Common signs of teething include discomfort, restlessness, irritability, loss of appetite, and waking during the night. Chewing on toys and fingers is very common. Production of saliva may increase causing excessive drooling and coughing as the baby tries to clear his/her throat. Drooling may cause a rash on the baby's face, neck, and chest area. It is helpful to keep these areas dry by using bibs and changing wet clothes often.

Local signs of teething may include sore, tender, swollen gum tissue near the area of tooth eruption. Sometimes, the gum tissue may appear blue or purple instead of the usual pink color. This condition is not a problem and usually resolves after the teeth erupt. Teething symptoms may be most pronounced when the first teeth erupt. Sometimes the wide back teeth (i.e. molars) cause the most discomfort.

There are ways to relieve the discomfort of teething. Simple distractions, such as changing the scenery, rocking, or cuddling, may provide comfort. Teething rings, especially cold ones, can be extremely helpful. Once the teeth have erupted, avoid using the fluid-filled teething rings as the new teeth can puncture them. I used to recommend letting babies chew on frozen bananas or Popsicle’s; however, I have stopped recommending this form of relief because the pieces could become choking hazards. Try using a clean, frozen wash cloth instead. If drooling is excessive, be sure to give your daughter plenty of water and diluted juice to keep her well hydrated. Zilactin Baby medicated gel, Baby Orajel Teething Pain Medicine, or Baby Anbesol also soothe teething pain. Systemic analgesics such as baby Tylenol or baby Motrin may also be helpful. Consult your pediatrician prior to giving your baby systemic pain medication. Avoid using baby aspirin because this medication has been linked to a serious condition known as Reye's syndrome.

Some conditions commonly associated with teething may require consultation with a pediatrician. Fever, diarrhea, and vomiting are almost always associated with some type of illness. If a fever lasts more than 48 hours or is above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, call your physician. If a baby is vomiting, has diarrhea, appears lethargic, or has serious sleep problems, contact your physician. Signs of gum infection include extreme redness or swelling, presence of pus, and heat in the affected area. These conditions should be examined by a physician or dentist. It is not unusual for infants to experience illnesses during the first year after birth. Distinguishing between illness and teething can sometimes be difficult





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