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Signs of teething

This useful page explaining the signs of baby teething has been provided by Blooming Marvellous. Please send in your experience on the subject using the form below.

The symptoms of teething vary from child to child, but common signs include:

• Increased fussiness, night-time crying and overly clingy behaviour.
• Excessive dribbling.
• Irritated skin around the chin and mouth due to excessive dribble.
• Pink or red cheeks.
• Swollen, red, inflamed gums.
• Chewing and sucking on fingers and toys.
• Increased demand in breast or bottle-feeding.
• Poor appetite.
• Change in sleep patterns, sleeplessness.
• Rejection of breast or bottle (because suckling hurts gums.)

Please also visit these relevant pages:

• Baby teething explained
• Signs of teething
• Relief during teething
• Milk teeth
• Brushing baby teeth

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