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Step 1
Observe your baby throughout the day and night. Odds are that your baby is displaying abnormal behavior if you think they are teething. Take note of reoccurring behaviors that are not the norm for your baby. Remember, teething can come anytime between 3 and 12 months (usually around the 6th month). It all depends on your baby.
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Step 2
Refusing to eat is one of the main signs that your baby is teething. Though drooling can be a symptom for a number of issues, but if your baby is teething, their gums are extremely sensitive to touch. This will be apparent even when you try to take a peek inside. Sucking increases the pain and throbbing sensation in your baby's mouth.
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Step 3
Waking during the night is annoying for both mommy and baby. Babies who are teething do so at night as well. They may sleep actively (eyes are closed but not in a deep sleep, moving around and making noise) all night, so be prepared to do a little active sleeping of your own. Your baby may be so irritable that you may not be able to soothe him.
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Step 4
Drooling is a hassle when it comes to laundry but will also offer hints that your baby is teething. Be careful to wipe your baby's mouth often to decrease the risk of skin rash.
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Step 5
Seeing a tooth is the ultimate confirmation that your baby is teething. Your baby is officially sprouting a new ivory friend. This process can be extremely painful for your baby but it takes out all of the guess work for you.
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Step 6
Consult a pediatrician. No matter how much you read or learn, your baby's doctor can always offer more insight. Instead of trying to play doctor, consult a professional if any of the symptoms last too long or your baby seems overly uncomfortable.
