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As a new mum, no doubt one of your major concerns is the dreaded teething. Simply put, teething is when your little one’s pearly whites start to make an appearance, emerging through their gums.
Slowly but surely, from about three to four months on you'll find that your baby's teeth will begin to come up, although it can take a few years for their full set to emerge.
So what can you expect, and when? Check out our helpful, easy-to-follow guideline:
Before birth
Did you know that the real beginning of your baby’s teething actually begins in your tummy? At this stage, teeth buds develop in utero under your baby’s gums.
4 to 7 months
It’s usually around this age that your baby’s teeth begin to push through, so you’ll notice your child’s gums and cheeks may be red and swollen, and they may be dribbling more than usual. At this stage the two middle teeth on the bottom (lower central incisors) are usually the first to emerge.
8-12 months
The upper central incisors (upper middle teeth) will start to emerge around this age. These teeth will help your child bite food into easy-to-swallow pieces.
9-16 months
The top and bottom teeth next to the middle teeth (lateral incisors) will start to appear.
13-19 months
The first back teeth, or molars, will start to emerge in the bottom and top of the mouth. These flat 'food-grinding' teeth usually come in around the same time.
16-23 months
At this time, the sharp pointed teeth, or canines, will make an appearance beside the top and bottom lateral incisors.
It’s important to remember however that all children are different, so there’s no hard and fast rule to teething. This teething timeline is intended to be a guideline, so for further information on your baby’s teeth, or if you have any concerns, we would suggest popping into your GP.
