#AskTheExpert Baby is 17th months old. Frequently he gets fever. He is getting new teeths also. Is this becos of teething?

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yes may be teething
Teeth can errupt at any time from birth

But most of the baby have their 1st teeth between 5-15 months of age

Teeth eruptions is a natural process

No need to do anything for that

Don't give any medication for that unless fever and exessive crying.

Just do gum massage with ur little finger thrice a day

Give teether if possible, Clean teether every time before use.

It will help

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Hi, fever will not come because of teething. While teething baby’s will have itching on the gums. Because of the itching they will have irritation and because of the pain in the gums they will become cranky and keep whatever they get into their hands. So because of that infection they will get fever. So make sure to clean the toys every day in the night. Wash baby hands while giving anything to eat. Give finger foods like boiled carrot sticks, boiled potato sticks, Apple, Dosa which they can chew which will give soothing to the gums. Brush the teeth twice in a day. Give adequate liquid and keep your baby well hydrated.￼Write Your Answer Here