Teething is a natural process that all babies go through as they develop and grow. However, for some babies, teething can be a difficult and uncomfortable experience.

Understanding the signs of teething can help parents to better prepare for this important stage in their baby's development. 

In this article, we will discuss the five most common signs of teething and what parents can do to help their baby through this process.

By being aware of these signs, parents can help their baby through this process in the most comfortable and least stressful way possible.

Drooling

The first sign of teething is increased drooling. As the baby's teeth begin to develop, the salivary glands will produce more saliva.

This increased saliva production can lead to excessive drooling, which can cause skin irritation and rashes around the mouth and chin.

Parents can help to reduce this discomfort by providing a soft, absorbent bib to catch the drool and keeping the baby's face clean and dry.

Change in Appetite

The second sign of teething is a change in appetite. Many babies experience a loss of appetite during the teething process as the increased pressure in their gums can make it uncomfortable to eat.

Parents can try to offer their baby different types of food and textures to find what is most comfortable for them to eat.

Change in Sleep Patterns

The fourth sign of teething is a change in sleep patterns. Many babies experience difficulty sleeping during the teething process as the discomfort can make it hard for them to fall asleep or stay asleep.

Parents can try to establish a bedtime routine and provide a soothing environment to help their baby sleep better.

Irritability

The third sign of teething is irritability and crankiness. Teething can be a painful process and babies may become fussy and irritable as a result.

The change in appetite and the sleep patterns along with the pain of teething, often leads to your little one being too irritated and cranky.

They might get too irrParents can try to provide extra comfort and cuddles to their baby during this time.

Chewing on Things

The fifth sign of teething is a desire to chew on things. As the baby's gums begin to ache, they may develop a desire to chew on anything they can get their hands on.

This can include toys, fingers, and other objects. Parents can provide the baby with safe, age-appropriate teething toys to chew on.

What’s more, your baby’s mealtime accessories can become they new chew toys too!

Enticing tableware with baby safe materials and ergonomically designed soft edges, are your baby's perfect teething friends!

It is important to note that not all babies will experience all of these signs of teething and some may experience different symptoms.

However, by understanding these common signs, parents can better prepare for and manage the teething process for their baby.

One suggestion that can aid the teething journey for babies is to use silicone-based cutlery.

Silicone based cutlery is safe for babies to chew on, as it does not break or splinter. It is also soft, flexible and easy to clean.

It can also be cooled in the refrigerator before giving it to the baby to chew on which can provide a soothing relief to the gums.

In conclusion, teething is a natural process that all babies go through as they develop and grow.

Understanding the signs of teething can help parents to better prepare for this important stage in their baby's development.

Parents can try different strategies to help their baby through this process such as providing a soft, absorbent bib, offering different types of food, providing extra comfort and cuddles, establishing a bedtime routine, providing safe, age-appropriate teething toys and using silicone-based cutlery.