Teething always increased my daughter’s reflux symptoms. The new
tooth caused the usual symptoms of drooling, fussiness and poor
sleep. In addition, each new tooth triggered her reflux and
caused more spit up, gagging and congestion than usual. Often
she would even get an ear infection. Poor baby-all of that
discomfort for a little tooth! Babies are busy growing and
developing during their first year and parents often eagerly
await the first tooth. While teething symptoms may begin at
around four months of age, the first tooth often emerges at
around six months of age. Signs of teething may include:
drooling, mouthing toys, your fingers and anything else she can
get her little hands on. Keep in mind that there is a lot of
variation and some babies get their first tooth earlier or
later. You will want to have lots of bibs and teething toys
ready for this stage. Other teething remedies include: rubbing
her gums, offering a cold drink or letter her have a cold water-
filled teething toy. Unfortunately, teething o