Teething is when a baby’s teeth break through the gums. This usually occurs between 6 to 24 months.

Signs of teething

Teething experience may be differ from one child to another. Some of the symptoms include the following :

• increased drooling
• tooth that is visible below the gum
• irritability
• baby trying to chew, bite and  suck on anything he gets his hands on
• bulging swollen gum
• baby bringing hands to face
• refusal to eat because of sore gum
• decreased sleeping
• puling ears

These symptoms may be sign of teething especially if most of them occur together. However it could also be a sign of something else. Contact your pediatrician if you have any concerns.