Teething in children. Help from homeopathy

Teething order

Is your baby about to turn 6 months old and are you noticing some anxiety in his behavior? This is natural, because the time of teething comes. And this is a difficult period in a child’s life.

The timing of teething in children can vary widely. Normally, the first teeth begin to appear closer to 6 months.

But it happens that baby teeth erupt earlier or much later. And there is nothing terrible here; this process is associated with the constitutional characteristics of the child.

If you follow the pattern of teething in children, the central incisors on the lower jaw appear first. This usually occurs at 6-10 months.
The upper central incisors appear at 8-12 months, and the first molars at 13-19 months.
The canines “wake up” last – by 16-22 months.
By the age of 2, a child usually already has 20 teeth, and from 6 to 12 years, baby teeth are gradually replaced by permanent teeth.
Wisdom teeth do not have a milky version and appear in late adolescence.

Constipation is rare before 6 months

Usually, parents of babies in the first months of life are concerned about the opposite of constipation - too frequent bowel movements. But in a baby, regardless of whether he is fed breast milk or formula, the intestines should work exactly like this - in a mode that is considered diarrhea for older children and adults.

There should be no other option, at least until complementary feeding is introduced at 4–6 months. After all, the baby receives mostly liquid food, the waste of which has the same consistency and leaves the intestines without encountering any obstacles on the way - the baby has not yet learned to control the sphincter, which restrains the release of feces.

The baby’s intestines have just begun to “get acquainted” with microorganisms that come from the mother’s milk, from her skin (the baby licks the nipple), and from the environment. Not all new “partners” are accepted: there are some who are rejected, who don’t take root, and so on. Inspection and rejection are accompanied by loose, unstable stools.

Too frequent bowel cleansing does not need correction or treatment if the child is gaining weight and developing correctly. Normal appetite and sleep, gas, absence of fever and other signs of illness indicate that parents have nothing to worry about. If the baby’s mother, tired of changing diapers 10 times in one day, wants to change the situation and asks the doctor to prescribe strengthening medications for the baby, then, without wanting to, she will doom her baby to chronic constipation.

Teeth from birth? It happens

In exceptional cases, children are born with teeth. As a rule, we are talking about the lower incisors. They are called (neo)natal teeth. They erupt within 30 days. Their root is mobile, not formed, and often such teeth quickly fall out.

This feature is fixed genetically - as a rule, the parents had the same thing, a characteristic picture is observed in the baby’s brothers and sisters. Doctors suggest removing such teeth to prevent them from entering the respiratory tract. But this is not a mandatory procedure, at the discretion of the parents.

Constipation after introducing complementary foods

The baby is growing, improving his skills, and it’s time to introduce him to new foods. These circumstances, on the one hand, help to establish peristalsis, and on the other, increase the risk of constipation.

By six months, the baby is already trying to control bowel movements, because he has realized that unpleasant sensations appear after it - itching, burning and other discomfort in the areas where feces fall. In order not to experience discomfort, the child tries to restrain the urge. At first he fails to do this, because the rectum has already learned to work - to reflexively contract and push out waste. And after a couple of months everything works out, the baby wins and starts on the path leading to chronic constipation. To take the child beyond this vicious circle, the mother must minimize the duration of contact of the baby’s skin with feces and expand his diet by introducing complementary foods.

Proteins, fats and carbohydrates included in foods are absorbed in the small intestine, but do not reach the large intestine, where feces are formed. The same cannot be said about fiber. While the baby drinks breast milk or formula, this component of the dish is unfamiliar to him. Even if a nursing woman herself eats a lot of plant foods, the baby gets nothing. Fiber, as already noted, is not absorbed in the intestines, does not enter the blood, which means it is not in breast milk. For the first time, the baby receives fiber with complementary foods, trying his first 25 grams of pureed zucchini, carrots and other vegetables. Plant fibers literally attract all waste, resulting in the formation of feces, which help the intestines master proper peristalsis. In this section of the gastrointestinal tract, in the intestines, there are many muscles, they must learn to consistently contract - tense and relax - in order to squeeze waste out.

The next new product should be introduced a month after the previous one. The new product will likely cause more frequent and loose stools at first. If it is not green and does not foam, there is no need to run to the doctor and ask to prescribe fixatives. Be patient, after a while the innovation will be mastered and bear fruit. Instead of liquid and shapeless yellow-white feces, you will see formed brown feces.

Teething symptoms

The appearance of teeth causes some discomfort in children, which affects their behavior and general condition. In the support chat for the online course “For Every Mom,” we will look in more detail at the main symptoms and means of helping the child and mother. May this period pass as calmly as possible for you.

Teething has accompanying symptoms that will help you understand the cause of these changes:

Salivation
Irritation and rash around the mouth
Change in stool (usually loosening)
Runny nose
Temperature increase
Anxiety
Moodiness
Sleep disturbance

This process is not fast. Discomfort may occur several days before gum eruption. If this stage is delayed, they speak of difficult eruption.

There is no reliable information about why the temperature rises during teething in children. It can be assumed that this is a preventive protective reaction of the body. After all, as a result of teething, a tooth creates a wound in the gum, and the body proactively turns on a protective mechanism in the form of inflammation and an increase in temperature. This is necessary to prevent infection of the wound surface...

"Dormikind" for children

Instructions Where to buy Dormikind

Dormikind improves the process of falling asleep and regulates sleep quality (maintaining the sequence of sleep phases, depth of sleep, duration) for the child’s natural activity without daytime sleepiness

Studies have found: Dormikind is comparable in effectiveness in children

up to 1 year
from 1 year to 3 years
from 3 years to 6 years

Dormikind - for any degree of sleep disorders, which manifest themselves as:

Restless sleep
Disruption of the circadian rhythm of sleep, the child confuses day with night
Irritability
Anxiety, moodiness
Tearfulness
Frequent awakenings at night
Staying awake for long periods of time at night
Nightmares

Dormikind - for difficulties falling asleep:

Falling asleep while feeding
The need for rocking in arms or in a crib
Sleep onset in parents' bed
Refusal to sleep in a separate bed

Dormikind can help a child from birth to 6 years:

The formation of a child's regime
Gradual weaning of the baby
Weaning a child off a pacifier/pacifier
Birth of the next child
Travel or relocation
Visiting relatives
The appearance of the nanny
Visiting a kindergarten, sports section or creativity club

Dormikind is available in an economical form of 150 tablets. Dormikind is stored for 5 years. 1 package of Domikind means 37 days of use according to the instructions.

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How to make teething easier

First of all, it is necessary to remain calm and reassure the child that everything is under control and soon his suffering will end.
Teething is accompanied by itching in the gums, which forces the child to chew on any hard objects. Provide him with clean and safe teethers - special rings, toys, rags.
Cold significantly relieves pain and itching in the inflamed gums. You can pre-cool the teether in the freezer, apply ice wrapped in a cloth or bandage for a short time.

In medicine, during teething, special gels are actively used, which are applied to the gums at the site of inflammation: “Cholisal”, “Dentinox”, “Kalgel”... All of them have a local anesthetic effect. And any anesthesia has a detrimental effect on the body, suppressing its defenses.

However, you can ease your child’s suffering while strengthening his immunity. Homeopathy will help you with this. This method is very effective and safe for the baby.

Chamomilla

A child in the Hamomilla state is capricious and irritable. He kicks, bites, fights, asks to be carried.
He may demand one toy or another, but having received what he wants, he instantly loses interest in it and throws it away. Malaise is accompanied by outbursts of anger.
The condition worsens at night, better from motion sickness (in the car, in a stroller). Strong-smelling, green, lumpy stools. A characteristic detail is that one cheek may be red and the other pale. The head sweats profusely, the sweat is hot.

Calcarea carbonica

Children of this type are well-fed, chubby, but have flabby muscles. During sleep, the Calcarea child's head sweats, especially the back of the head. Sweat has a sour smell.
These are children with late teething; the teething process itself is long. Such disorders are associated with calcium deficiency, which is poorly absorbed in this constitution.
Tendency to frequent colds and ear infections. A passionate desire for eggs (especially soft-boiled ones), cheese and milk, as well as sweets is a sure sign of a calcareous child.
He is worse in cold damp weather, better in warmth.

Homeopathy for babies

Medicines for Infants Dosage: Take 4 -5 granules three or four times a day or, if the pain is very severe, at intervals of half an hour to an hour. If the patient's condition improves, reduce the frequency of dosing: stop taking the medicine when a reliable improvement in the condition is achieved.

Medicine	Specific indications	Main symptoms	Worse	Better
Aconitum narellus Cold	The initial stages of a cold A cold quickly localizes in the chest Sharp sounds when breathing	Sudden onset of symptoms Illness begins after exposure to cold, dry wind	At night In a warm room From lying on the sore side	Outdoors
Croup	Hoarse, dry cough Loud, labored breathing Holding the throat when coughing	Motor restlessness! Anxiety, fear
Diarrhea	Watery stools. Child cries: insomnia. exhibits motor restlessness
Ear infections	Outer ear swollen, hot, red, painful
Vomit	From nervous shock or fear Profuse sweating Frequent urination
Arsenicum album Diarrhea	From spoiled food From excessive consumption of fruit Frequent, dark-colored stools with a foul odor After eating and drinking	Anxiety Weakness Thirst quenched by small sips of water Burning pain	On the right side of the body After midnight From eating and drinking From cold On the sea coast	From the heat From warm drinks
Vomit	From spoiled food From excess fruit in the diet After eating and drinking Nausea
Belladonna atmountain Cold	Sudden strong onset Restlessness Red face, hot and dry skin Feverish state	In the afternoon	In a half-bent position
Ear infection	For a cold head or a wet head Usually the right ear	Red eyes, increased sensitivity to light: pupils are dilated Pulse is firm, strong and rapid	In a lying position From touch From shocks and shaking From noise
Teething	Irritable Delusional state; may bite or hit
Angina	Throat bright red
Vomit	From fear From nervousness
Bryonia alba Cold	Dry and stuffy nose Dry lips Harsh dry cough	Wants to be left alone Irritability; demands something with screams and tears, then refuses what is demanded
Colic	Worse from motion and heat	Thirst with desire to drink in large quantities	From any movement or movement From touch From heat	In peace In silence
Vomit	From fatty foods From high-calorie foods	Constipation with hard to dry stools
Сalcarea carbonica Colic Teething	Milk intolerance Late teething Poor absorption of calcium by the body	Milk intolerance “Light” complexion, plump Sweating of the head; fontanelles heal late	From any cold or chill From physical or mental stress From wet weather	From lying on your sore side From dry weather
Calcarea phosphorica Teething	Late teething	Dark hair and eyes, thin build; fontanelles close late	From damp, cold weather From melting snow	In summer In warm dry weather
Calendula officinalis (lotion)For minor cuts and scrapes	Relieves pain Accelerates healing
For diaper dermatitis	Reduces pain Accelerates healing
Chamomilla vulgaris Colic	Pulls the legs up towards the stomach. Bloating.	Wants to be carried in arms all the time; one cheek is red, the other is pale.	At night From the heat In the fresh air	When held by adults
Diarrhea	Greenish, sticky, mucous stool during teething	Irritability, asks for something, and when he receives it, throws it away	Out of anger	From warm wet weather
Ear infections	Very severe pain; the child is beside himself in pain	Insomnia in the presence of drowsiness
Teething	Irritability Insomnia despite extreme fatigue Diarrhea with greenish stools
Colocynthis Colic	He doubles over in pain, pulls his legs towards his stomach, presses on his stomach	Abdominal bloating Irritability	From anger From eating or drinking even in minimal quantities	In a double-bent position From heat From firm pressure
Diarrhea	Stool resembles jelly Severe cramps A piece of food causes an attack of diarrhea
Dulcamara Diarrhea	Severe cramps Diarrhea occurs immediately after eating Stools are watery, sticky, with blood, mucus, green in color	Diarrhea occurs after exposure to cold, damp weather Increased sensitivity to cold	At night In cold, damp weather	From external heat From constant movement
Ear infection	Stitching pain Buzzing in the ears
Ferrum phosphoricum Ear infection	Initial stages, before abscesses appear in the ears Throbbing pain	The disease occurs gradually High fever Pale face with red cheeks Anxiety Insomnia	On the right side From touch From movement From shock and shaking	From cold compresses
Gelsemium sempervirens Colds, flu	Apathy, detachment, indifference Eyes barely open, heaviness in the eyelids High temperature Chills running up and down the back Soft, vague pulse Lack of thirst Symptoms develop several days after exposure to the factors that caused the disease	At 10 a.m. In wet weather From excitement	In the fresh air From prolonged movement After excessive urination
Hepar sulphuris Cold	Constant discharge Yellow discharge from one nostril Rough breathing Wet, gurgling cough	Sensitivity to drafts Irritability Sweating	In dry cold weather	And damp weather From the heat After eating
Ear infection	Stitching pain radiating from throat to ears
Angina	Stitching pain radiating from throat to ears
Ipecacuanha Vomiting	After eating Uncontrollable vomiting	Tongue without plaque, clean Constant nausea	From the moist warm wind In a lying position
Magnesia phosphorica Ear pain	Severe neuralgic pain	On the right side of the body From cold At night	From the ashes From the pressure
Mercurius solubilis Cold	Accompanied by diarrhea	More intense salivation than usual Sweating Unpleasant odor Weakness, trembling	At night In humid weather From sweating From lying on the right side In a warm room From the warmth of the bed
Diarrhea	The stool is sticky, with blood, with mucus, greenish in color. A feeling of incomplete bowel movement.
Angina	Swelling of the cervical glands
Nux vomica Cold	Nose runs during the day Nasal congestion at night and in the open air	Irritable Belching	At 4 am after eating From touch	In the evening After continuous daytime sleep From firm pressure From humid weather
Constipation	Pushing with little result
Diarrhea	Appears as a result of overeating Strong attempts to defecate with no or little result
Phosphorus Vomiting	Thirst with desire for cold water, vomiting immediately; as soon as it warms up in the stomach	In the evening From touching From drinking From warm food	From the cold In the fresh air From cold food From sleep
Podophillum peltatum Diarrhea	Occurs after bathing, eating or drinking Uncontrollable urge to defecate Diarrhea contains undigested food Watery	Early morning hot weather Teething
Pulsatilla nigricans Cold	Used for “mature” colds Thick, creamy discharge that does not irritate the skin of the face	Wants to be outdoors Craves attention Changeable mood Tearful	From the heat After eating	Outdoors From movement From cold applications
Constipation	Painful, swollen belly	There is no thirst
Diarrhea	From overeating Pushing with little or no results
Ear infection	The outer ear is swollen and red Thick, yellow discharge that does not irritate the skin: foul odor Pain worsened by warmth
Silicea terra Teething	Painful P0later	Irritability cannot tolerate interference in his affairs Sweaty feet, hands, head and neck Milk intolerance Thin delicate skin Thin sandy hair Lively and quick-witted	In the morning In a position lying on the left side In a lying position From washing From cold	From the warmth From wrapping your head in a blanket
Verbascum thapsus Ear infections	Usually in the left ear Decreased hearing	Left-handed remedy	From 9 am to 4 pm From the effort of bathing From temperature changes From talking From sneezing

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Calcarea phosphorica

A child in the state of Calcarea phosphorica is fussy, runs somewhere all the time, complains of boredom, whines. He wants to be entertained.
The teeth of such children appear slowly and late, immediately grow bad and weak, and quickly decay.
People of this type do not like drafts, they feel worse in the spring, better in dry, warm weather, lying down.

These are the main homeopathic remedies that are suitable for difficult and painful teething in babies. To learn to see the symptoms, understand the processes occurring during illness, be able to select remedies, create your own family homeopathic first aid kit and use it on occasion, we invite everyone to the video course on children’s health “For Every Mother”.

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Not according to the rules

And yet, in the first 6 months, constipation in infants is not excluded. They can call him:

microflora transmitted from mother;
insufficient fluid volume;
stress.

Let's say a woman has too many bacteria in her stomach and intestines that produce methane, which causes constipation. They grow rather slowly, ferment, releasing carbon dioxide, which promotes flatulence and bloating. The woman lives with this deviation, has adapted and learned to solve the problem with the intestines in one way or another. Noticing the same thing in the child, she decides that the baby has inherited her characteristics and “saves” him using the same means, making a mistake. Babies should not be given laxatives, especially those containing senna. The baby’s body gets used to such drugs too quickly and can no longer cleanse the intestines without them.

Constipation in a baby under 6 months is also caused by a lack of fluid and hormonal changes. At 6 months, the baby should receive a lot of moisture - approximately 140 ml per kilogram of weight per day. A breastfed baby gains this amount from mother's milk and does not need additional sources of fluid (but only if there is no predisposition to constipation). Little artificial babies are given extra food from the moment they switch to formula.

If a woman is tense or nervous, her level of the stress hormone cortisol increases. The substance enters the baby's body through breast milk, saliva or sweat and also causes constipation.

Even if the mother does not breastfeed, microorganisms that cause constipation sooner or later reach the baby’s gastrointestinal system and produce negative changes in it.