Signs of teething in breastfed babies

From when your baby's first tooth emerges to how distressing it is, teething is a different experience for every child. Here's how to spot the signs that your baby is teething.

When do babies start teething?

Teething symptoms can start as early as 3 months old, but they're more common between 4 and 7 months of age.

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Baby teething symptoms usually intensify a few days before a tooth comes in, and continue for a couple of days after the tooth breaks through the gum. That said, teething pain could make your baby crankier for up to a few weeks before a new tooth appears.

Your baby's teeth begin developing (as tooth buds) before they're born.

Babies usually get their first teeth between 6 and 12 months of age, although there's a wide range of normal. Some babies don't have any teeth at all by their first birthday, and a few infants are born with teeth, known as natal teeth.

The first teeth to appear are usually the bottom two center teeth, followed by the top four center teeth.

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