4- Teething symptoms

Anorexia
Teething negatively affects the eating habits of the child, which is represented in the loss of his appetite between two and three weeks from the start of the teething phase.
Therefore, the mother should monitor the amount of fluids and drinks that the child consumes, and avoid foods that cause the child to become constipated and have flatulence.
Excessive salivation
The child suffers from excessive salivation during the teething stage, which begins with the fourth month of his life, which is normal, and is one of the first signs of teething, and continues until the age of two years.
Rash around the mouth
A rash may spread around the mouth, jawline or neck, and can lead to skin irritation, especially in children with sensitive skin, so it is necessary to use wet wipes; To overcome the secretion of saliva.
Difficulty sleeping the child at night
The disturbing symptoms of teething cause the child to suffer from anxiety, lack of sleep, and pain in the gums. The mother’s duty here is to let the child take more than one nap during the day, or whenever the symptoms of teething subside.
The child has a fever
Teething causes a slight rise in temperature in a child, and it usually takes about four days before the teeth emerge, and up to three days after they come out.
The child has a cough
Some children get a cough during the teething period. Because of the increased secretion of saliva and mucus in the back of the child’s throat, but if the child is wheezing while breathing or any other symptoms indicating that he has a cold or allergy, you should consult a doctor.