Loading ...Premature babies may be a few months behind in getting their teeth. If by the end of the first year you still don’t see any sign of a tooth appearing, bring the matter up at your child’s next checkup. If your child has all the signs of teething (heavy drooling, swollen gums) but also seems to be having inordinate amounts of pain, see your doctor. Teething shouldn’t be an excruciating ordeal for a baby.
Contrary to common belief, teething should not cause fever, diarrhoea, vomiting or loss of appetite. If your child develops any of these symptoms, they’re probably signs of some other health problem, so call your paediatrician. It’s especially important to call the doctor if your child has a temperature that lasts more than 2 or 3 days.
Source: ‘Is it Harmful, Is It Healthy?’, Reader’s Digest Association
