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	Parenting a toddler can be challenging, to say the least. From the depths of separation anxiety to the joys of learning new words, this can be an anxious and exciting time. Finding the perfect balance of showing love and enforcing boundaries will result in your toddler's ability to thrive.
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Toddler Health: Teething

Symptoms

Teething usually starts when your baby is 6 or 7 months old, but could start as early as 2 months and as late as 12 months. The normal teething pattern is four new teeth every four months until your baby gets all of his 20 “baby” teeth by age 2 ½.

Symptoms include:

Drooling
Chin rash
Cough
Chewing on or biting objects
Low appetite
Diarrhea
Low grade fever
Red gums
Pulling on ear or rubbing cheek
Irritability
Wakefulness

Mistaken For

Colds

Causes

Your toddler is cutting new teeth.

Treatment

Rub your baby’s gums.
Let your todler chew on a cold washcloth.
A cool teething ring does the trick.
Let your toddler suck or chew on something cold (popsicles).
Give your child something cold to drink.
Some OTC teething pain medications are available, but are temporary relievers.
Ask your doctor about administering acetaminophen.

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