Birth to about 6 months
Before the first tooth
Stick this on the fridge
This month
- Wipe the gums once a day.
- No bottle in bed.
- Nothing sweet on the dummy.
- Milk only. Water at 6 months, with food.
- First tooth, or first birthday: book the check.
When to get help
- A fever of 38 or more, a rash or vomiting is not teething. See your doctor today.
- Call 000 if your child cannot breathe or swallow, or the swelling is spreading fast.
- Not sure? Ring 13 HEALTH on 13 43 25 84, any time of day or night.