hi there my baby boy is 6months n 20 days old everything is normal apart from night feeding sessions starting me it was normal every 2 hour feeding than it converted into 3-4 hrs gap or sometimes 5-6 hrs. but from last 10 days he wants it in every hour or so i dnt get it if it is because he is hungry or because he os teething or because of habbit. please help

1 Answer

ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist4 years ago

A. Hi. yes it might be due to teething as kid's feel irritated due to itching in the gums caused by the erupting teeth..so they try to chew over to get relief from itching.. gently massage the gum pad area to provide relief.

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