Discomfort from teething, which may begin as early as 3 months, can wake a baby. The gums around the emerging teeth may be swollen and tender. Find tips that can help.| HealthyChildren.org
Teething usually starts between four and seven months. However, there is great variability in the timing of teething so don't worry if your child does not have teeth by this age.| HealthyChildren.org
Tooth decay (dental caries or cavities) is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States., and even the tiniest teeth can get cavities. There are habits you can start now to keep your baby's teeth healthy. And when that first tooth shows up, there are ways your pediatrician can keep it healthy, too. Here is what you need to know.| HealthyChildren.org
Baby teeth are important. If baby teeth are lost too early, the teeth that are left may move and not leave any room for the adult teeth to come in.| HealthyChildren.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend that infants wear any jewelry. Suffocation is the leading cause of death for children under a year old and among the top five causes of death for children between the ages of 1 and 4.| HealthyChildren.org