Teething
Posted by: amy, April 15, 2009 in 10:04 am
Oh my gosh, how can I pick just one?? I guess the very least-perfect was when my daughter was teething. She was about one, and I was just getting a raging case of post-partum depression under control. She was nursing and she bit me. I popped her off and said, “NO! We do NOT bite! That HURT Mommy!” and she laughed at me. I almost lost it. I had to put her in her crib and Walk Away. I’ve never come so close to shaking either of my kids as I did that day. On the other hand, maybe the fact that I *didn’t* shake her, that I did the responsible thing and put her somewhere safe and walked away until I was calm, well, maybe that means it wasn’t such an imperfect parent after all. I mean, everyone’s going to get mad, everyone’s going to be driven crazy by their kids. I guess the test is what we do with that anger and that crazy in the moment.
Posted by: honestbaby, February 9, 2009 in 5:43 pm
Even though your children are certain to lose their first set of teeth, as a natural fact of growing up, it is important to observe proper dental care right from birth. Those temporary teeth play a vital role, not the least if which is allowing them to chew their food but also stand in as placeholders for their adult teeth. Tooth decay becomes a factor as soon as teeth appear and young children can be particularly at risk. In addition to preventing or minimizing current problems, good dental hygiene practice can build the foundation for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums for your kids. Getting them started early will make it a natural practice so here are some tips to help you begin the process:
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Posted by: Michael Sajkowicz, October 30, 2008 in 10:10 pm
At six months, most babies start getting their first teeth. Anyone who has ever had a toothache can only imagine just how babies must feel while going through teething. Unpleasant at best and painful at worst. Irritability, sleeplessness and crying, may also be joined by increased drooling and even low grade fevers. While teething just might be the worst physical experience a young child may have to go through, the good news is that there are lots of ways to soothe the pain of teething.
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