![]() ![]() ![]() When you stick your elbow in the water, it should feel warmer than your skin but not actually hot. Once your baby is ready for full-fledged baths, be sure the room is warm with no drafts and the water is about 85º F. This is to prevent an infection of the umbilical cord or circumcision. Regular baths should wait until what’s left of the umbilical cord has come off, and, for boys, until the circumcision heals as well. If a soap seems to irritate your baby’s skin, try using a bland bar soap such as unscented Dove, Aveeno, or Aquaphor, as the liquid soaps often have scents and emulsifiers in them that irritate the skin. The first dental visit can wait until your child has turned two.įor the first few days after your baby comes home, bath time can consist of a gentle once-over with a soft, damp, warm wash cloth and a mild soap. Once your child turns three years old, you can start using a pea-size amount of toothpaste. After the second birthday (or when your child no longer swallows the majority of their toothpaste) you can switch to an adult toothpaste. After your child’s first birthday, you should begin brushing your child’s teeth two times per day with a rice grain size of toothpaste that has a small amount of fluoride (these are 2014 recommendations). For these reasons, we recommend only using teething rings and acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen for relief.įor the first year of life, you can clean erupting teeth with a clean, damp cloth twice a day or more. Additionally, because of the constant production of saliva, much of the medication is quickly washed off and swallowed, rather than staying on the gums. ![]() Also, there are some well-documented cases of bad side effects as a result of overuse of these agents. However, we have seen little evidence that these agents relieve teething pain. There are anesthetic topical ointments available for teething. Fevers over 101☏ cannot be blamed on teething. They may be fussy because they are getting sick rather than because they are teething. Please make sure with a thermometer that your baby does not have a fever before giving the Tylenol. If these measures are not working, you may wish to give Tylenol or ibuprofen. Chewing on a chilled, moist rag can also soothe a teething baby. Do not put teething toys in the freezer, as this makes the toys hard and can lead to freezer burns. If your baby seems uncomfortable while teething, they might be soothed by a soft, refrigerated teething toy. While the majority of babies aren’t troubled by the teething process, some get irritable, eat poorly, and have trouble sleeping when teeth begin to arrive. A few early birds begin at three to four months, and a few babies will begin at ten to twelve months. Most babies start teething at six to seven months. ![]()
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