Question
Babies may start sticking their hands into their mouths around three months old, refusing to be stopped and crying. Lately, during feeding, they may bite the nipple, and they enjoy putting others’ fingers into their mouth to bite. When they can’t reach, they get angry, which looks like symptoms of teething. I would like to get help with this question: How long do baby teething symptoms last?
Answer
The onset of baby teething can vary due to genetic and nutritional differences, generally starting around six months and lasting until about one year. During the initial stages of teething, babies may feel particularly itchy, but discomfort will decrease after a few teeth emerge. During teething, it’s important to supplement calcium for the baby to speed up the teething process and provide some clean, soft items for the baby to chew on to relieve discomfort. If the baby has a fever, the cause should be investigated and treated. If the fever is due to teething, a fever-reducing medicine can be used. A deficiency in calcium may affect the teething process.