Not fun.
I'm pretty sure any parent would agree that those two words sum up the teething stages in a baby/toddler's development.
First, they're obviously in some pain, which is rough for them and us--for two reasons: we never want our kids to be in pain and they can get reaaaaaaaaaaally fussy. Combine that with some sleepiness from a rough night of mouth soreness and you're in for a great time.
Then, you've got the drool. Their mouths are like faucets, a never ending stream of slobber that gets on their shirt, your shirt, the teddy bears, the floor, and if you aren't careful you'll be wiping it off your face after rough housing.
When haven't even gotten to the fun part, yet. It upsets their stomachs and you find yourself changing some of the nastiest diapers yet. Can't forget about the low-grade fever, too. You'll feel their forehead and swear they're sick.
Tylenol is their friend. So is a good teething ring.
The best part about it all? It happens twice. It starts with the front teeth and then, a few months later, the molars start peeking through.
But, like so many other things, it's a stage that eventually comes to an end. The particular stage has an added perk: once they get through this one they get to eat better food.
I'm pretty sure any parent would agree that those two words sum up the teething stages in a baby/toddler's development.
First, they're obviously in some pain, which is rough for them and us--for two reasons: we never want our kids to be in pain and they can get reaaaaaaaaaaally fussy. Combine that with some sleepiness from a rough night of mouth soreness and you're in for a great time.
Then, you've got the drool. Their mouths are like faucets, a never ending stream of slobber that gets on their shirt, your shirt, the teddy bears, the floor, and if you aren't careful you'll be wiping it off your face after rough housing.
When haven't even gotten to the fun part, yet. It upsets their stomachs and you find yourself changing some of the nastiest diapers yet. Can't forget about the low-grade fever, too. You'll feel their forehead and swear they're sick.
Tylenol is their friend. So is a good teething ring.
The best part about it all? It happens twice. It starts with the front teeth and then, a few months later, the molars start peeking through.
But, like so many other things, it's a stage that eventually comes to an end. The particular stage has an added perk: once they get through this one they get to eat better food.
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