Why is it that babies grow teeth slowly? What foods are good for babies to eat when they grow teeth?

During the growth of babies, teething is a big worry for mothers. When babies are about to grow teeth, do mothers know in which month they will start to grow teeth? Some babies do not grow teeth for a long time, which makes mothers very anxious. So what is the reason for slow teething in babies?

1. If your baby's teeth grow slowly, it may be affected by growth factors. For example, the first tooth of a premature baby usually grows slowly. If your baby has a disease such as Down syndrome, the growth rate of teeth will also be slow.

2. In addition, if the baby's deciduous teeth are impacted by external forces, leaving connective tissue on the surface of the gums, the growth of permanent teeth will be slow. In addition to these common reasons, some drugs in life can also affect the growth rate of the baby's teeth.

1. If your baby shows symptoms of slow teething, it is best to go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination to see if the baby is deficient in any nutrients or has any hidden diseases, and then resolve the issue in a timely manner.

2. In daily baby care, you should feed your baby complementary foods, such as biscuits, vegetables, fruits, etc. Scientific and reasonable complementary food intake is also very effective for the growth of baby's teeth. However, in the process of adding complementary foods, you should pay attention to the time stage.

3. For babies aged 4 to 8 months, soft and sticky foods such as mashed potatoes and egg yolks are more suitable. For babies aged 8 to 12 months, you can choose meat paste, tofu and other foods to guide the baby to practice chewing. After the baby is 1 year old, you can start to try solid foods, such as soft rice.

Generally speaking, normal babies will start to grow teeth at 6-7 months.

However, depending on the baby's physique, growth environment and nutritional supplements, the baby's teeth may grow earlier or later. Some babies start to grow teeth at 4 or 5 months old, while some babies start to grow teeth at around 1 year old. Mothers don't need to worry, it is normal for babies to grow teeth at one year old. When the baby grows teeth, the mandibular central incisor begins to erupt, and grows one tooth per month. At about one year old (12 months), there are six teeth. Until the baby is 2 and a half years old, all the deciduous teeth will erupt, and all 20 deciduous teeth will grow.

When teeth pass through the gums, they stimulate the baby's gum nerves and cause pain, which can lead to crying, drooling, and chewing. During the teething period, parents need to use the right methods to relieve the discomfort of teething.

1. Cold compress

Put a towel or pacifier in the refrigerator to cool it down and let your baby chew it. Cold things can relieve pain and distract your baby.

2. Massage

Massaging your baby's gums with a damp washcloth or your fingers can help relieve teething pain.

3. Distract attention

Find something cold and hard for your baby to chew. You can buy some special teething rings or teething sticks to help your baby's gums emerge and exercise his chewing ability. You can also play with your baby's favorite toys to distract him. Once he has something to do, he will forget the discomfort of teething.