Baby teeth typically emerge in a specific order, starting with the lower central incisors around 6-10 months, followed by the upper central incisors. All 20 baby teeth should make their appearance by age 3. Teething symptoms can look really similar to sickness or feeding aversion, such as drooling, gum irritation, and fussiness, in combination with increased night waking and lack of appetite. While most babies follow this timeline, there can be individual variation, with some teething earlier or later than average. Your pediatric a has been trained to note the subtle differences between teething pain and illness but it can be hard as a parent to know what’s going on

Key Differences:
• High fever is associated with illness, not teething, but a fever around 100° is common with teething
•Cough, runny nose with colored boogies, or congestion point more toward an illness
•Teething-related symptoms are usually mild and short-lived, while illness symptoms can be more severe and last longer

If you’re unsure whether your baby is teething or ill, it’s always best to check with a healthcare provider, especially if symptoms like high fever, vomiting, or lethargy are present

How did you know when your baby was teething?

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