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Generally speaking most kids start to get their first tooth between 4-7 months although some may start a little bit earlier and some may be late bloomers. The main symptoms are excessive fussiness, drooling, and wanting to chew on everything. But the literature does say that a lot of babies who are getting teeth may have a low grade fever and other systemic symptoms such as diarrhea. However a lot of parents also misdiagnose their children's symptoms as teething when in reality it's a medical condition that requires treatment. If you're ever in doubt or questioning what is going on it would always be best to have your baby be seen by the doctor. But if you're pretty convinced that it's teething, your baby doesn't have any other serious symptoms, here are a few things that you can do to help alleviate the pain. Teething rings, even chilled teething rings can be very soothing to a baby's swollen gums. A lot of times if you just get a cold washcloth, put it in the freezer for a few minutes, and let them suck on that, that will help as well. Pressure helps alleviate pain. Wash your hands really well and then rub your clean finger over the area where you suspect your child is getting a tooth and this may also be soothing to them. There are a lot of different over-the-counter pain medications that your baby may take but I suggest calling the pediatrician and asking them what kinds would be appropriate and what dose would be safe for your baby based on their age and weight. A lot of parents have questions about teething gels. The FDA has actually recommended that children under two do not use teething gels because they have been proven to cause issues and complications and even be dangerous in some circumstances. Avoid teething gels under the age of two but hopefully those other things will help your child get through the teething process. If you have any specific questions about your child's condition please contact the doctor but if you have any other questions for me feel free to ask them on our Facebook page and recommend us to your friends and family too.