Is my baby teething?

My son is about two and a half months old. He started drooling a lot about two weeks ago and today he has cold like symptoms. He has a runny nose. He sounds congested and is coughing a lot. He has been chewing on his fists and his gums are turning a little white. Especially in the one spot on the bottom where his canine tooth would be. Is he teething or could he just be sick? Please help. Thanks in advance.

Is my baby teething?
teething can occur at any age - some babies are born with teeth :-/





but symptoms of teething can also occur months before any teeth put in an appearance.





I would say my first daughter showed signs of teething about 4 months before anything happened and my 4 month old shows similar symptoms to your son.





However, the congestion and coughing doesn't sound like teething - poor little love might have a cold AND be teething.





Keep an eye on his temperature and go to the docs if your instincts tell you he really is sick.





otherwise, looks like a few months of this before a tooth appears - sorry!
Reply:thats a bit young to start teething. But he could have a cold. OR just like the way his hands feel in his mouth. Also he could have cold. You should consult your ped doc.
Reply:What are the symptoms of teething?





The symptoms of teething vary from child to child. Because of these different experiences, parents and physicians often disagree as to the symptoms of teething and how painful it is. The list below shows symptoms that a teething baby may experience. While most parents usually agree that some or all of the symptoms below happened around the time of teething, it is still recommended that if your baby experiences any of these symptoms you check with your pediatrician to rule out other possible causes for the symptoms.





Cold like symptoms (runny nose, etc.): Some parents find that their baby will show signs of having a cold. Runny noses, coughing and general cold symptoms are believed to come from the baby having their hands in their mouth more often. Play it safe and always notify your doctor if symptoms such as this occur.





Drooling: From three to four months of age you may see your baby start drooling more often than normal. Teething stimulates drooling, which is often worse with some babies than others.





Irritability: As the sharp little tooth rises closer to the surface your baby’s gums may become increasingly more sore and painful, leading to your baby being very fussy. The pain and discomfort is most often worse during the first teeth coming in and later when the molars come in because of their bigger size. This is most often the case since babies become accustomed to the sensations of teething and learn to live with them. But you may find your baby may be fussy during the whole time that every tooth comes in. Every child reacts differently.





Coughing: The extra saliva can cause your baby to occasionally cough or gag. This is usually nothing to worry about as long as your baby seems fine and shows no signs of a cold or flu and does not run a high fever.





Chin rash: If your baby is a big drooler, the constant contact with saliva can cause the skin around the chin and mouth to become irritated. To help prevent this, gently wipe your baby’s mouth and chin periodically throughout the day.





Biting %26amp; gnawing: A baby that is teething will gnaw and gum down on anything she or he can get their mouth around. The counter pressure from biting on something helps relieve the pressure from under the gums.





Cheek rubbing and ear pulling: Pain in the gums may travel to the ears and cheeks particularly when the back molars begin coming in. This is why you may see your baby rubbing their cheeks or pulling at their ears. However, keep in mind that pulling at an ear can also be a sign of an ear infection.





Diarrhea: While this is a symptom that is disagreed upon by physicians, researchers and parents, most parents usually notice slightly looser bowel movements when a baby is teething. While the recent study done by the Children’s Hospital in Australia found this to be the most common symptom of teething, there are still many people that will agree and disagree with this recent study. It is believed that the most likely cause of this is the extra saliva swallowed, which then loosens the stool. Be sure and report any diarrhea to your doctor that lasts more than two bowel movements.





Low-grade fever: A fever is another symptom that doctors are sometimes hesitant to directly link with teething. But there are many parents who will disagree with this and find their baby gets a slight fever while teething. The best thing to do is be extra safe and notify your doctor if a fever last more than two days.





Not sleeping well: With teething pain happening during the day and night, you may find your child wakes more often at night when the pain gets bad enough. Most parents agree that the night waking happens more often during the first set of teeth and with the molars.


So it looks like teething. But he seems too young. Check your doctor first.


See this site http://www.thenewparentsguide.com/baby-t...
Reply:sounds like he is teething. there are lots of teething remedies. one is orajel or anbesol for babies. or hylands teething tablets. they dissolve immediately under the tongue. or camemillia from "boiron" but don't let your baby be in pain if you he doesn't have to be. if it gets really bad you can give Tylenol but check with your pediatrician first. since he is so young.





good luck


Tara
Reply:I have a baby girl who is teething also and she is only 2 months and 3 weeks. She always has her hands in her mouth and is drooling quite a bit now. She had a fever one day and also another day had diahrrea. My mother told me this is because she is teething. My first born went thru the same thing and got her first tooth when she was 4 months old. It kind of sounds like your baby is teething but also might have a cold. Check with your doctor just to make sure. Good luck. And Orajel works wonders!
Reply:I have heard of babies getting their first tooth as early as 3 months old, so it is possible that your son is starting to show some signs of teething; however, most babies do not start getting teeth until around 6-7 months. If he is teething he will appreciate having something nice to chew on like a chilled teething ring or a cold damp wash cloth. If the cold-like symptoms persist, and for your own peace of mind, you might want to take him to your doctor to rule out the possibility of a head cold, ear infection, or allergy issues.
Reply:I'm guessing that he just has a cold......most babies get their front bottom teeth first........the gums will be swollen......usually babies don't start teething until they are at least 4 months.........I would take him to the doctor you will be able to find out for sure...good luck!



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