When do babies start teething?

First signs:

• Gums in one place become sore and red
• slight "fever" approx. 38 degrees
• blushed cheeks
• Rash on the face
• the little ones always rub their ears
• increased saliva production
• craving things to chew on
• more restless than usual
• light sleep

Some claim that teething also causes diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome, but there is no evidence for this.

In what order do milk teeth (usually) come?

1. Lower incisors - these usually come through after about 5 - 7 months
2. Upper incisors - these appear after about 6 - 8 months
3. Upper lateral incisors (on both sides) - after approximately 9 - 11 months
4. Lower lateral incisors (on both sides) - after approximately 10 - 12 months
5. Molars - after about 12 - 16 months
6. Canines (back of the mouth) - after approximately 16 - 20 months
7. remaining molars - after 20 - 30 months

Most children have all their baby teeth by the age of 2.5 years!

If you want to know more, read our detailed blog article on this topic

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