Is my baby teething?

A baby’s first tooth can arrive as early as three months, but the average age is seven months. What are the signs that your child may be teething?

• Drooling
• Cough – due to increased saliva
• Chin or face rash
• Biting
• Pain and discomfort
• Diarrhoea
• Fever
• Refusal to feed
• Irritability
• Struggling to sleep
• Ear pulling

Tip: give your baby frozen bananas to chew on. The cold will numb the gums.