When should I worry about my baby teething?
While teething is a normal developmental stage, you should consider talking to your pediatrician if your baby's teething symptoms don't subside or if specific concerning signs emerge.
Teething can cause discomfort, but certain signs suggest it's time to seek medical advice rather than assuming it's just teething. It's important to monitor your baby and consult a healthcare professional if symptoms are severe, persistent, or seem outside the typical scope of teething.
Based on the provided information, you should talk to your pediatrician in the following situations related to symptoms you might initially attribute to teething:
- Symptoms don't subside: If typical teething discomfort seems to linger unusually long.
- Long-term fussiness: Extended periods of irritability or crying that don't seem to resolve.
- Sleep issues: Significant and persistent difficulties with sleep patterns.
- Constant stream of snot: While some drooling is common with teething, a continuous runny nose can indicate something else.
- Fever: Especially if you initially thought it was related to teething, a fever warrants a call to the doctor.
- Difficulty breathing: Any trouble breathing, which might be mistakenly associated with teething discomfort, is a serious sign that requires immediate medical attention.
These specific symptoms are cues that suggest the baby's discomfort might not be solely due to teething or that concurrent issues need medical evaluation. Always consult your pediatrician if you have any concerns about your baby's health.
