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Teething in Babies & Toddlers

• Teething usually begins around 6 months of age and continues until about 2–3 years old.
  It’s normal for your child to have drooling, swollen gums, and a desire to chew on things.

• To help with teething discomfort:

  • Offer cold teething toys or a chilled washcloth

  • Give ice cream or cold foods, followed by a sip of water

  • Gently massage the gums with a clean finger

• If needed, you may give age-appropriate pain relief (such as Tylenol).

• Avoid using numbing gels or teething tablets, as they are not recommended.