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Somewhere between 3 and 7 months old baby will have some new arrivals coming in-his teeth!  While this is an exciting milestone, baby will feel discomfort as his teeth begin to push through. Learn the teething symptoms and what you can do to ease baby's pain.

Scout out the Symptoms (Baby Center):

• Drooling (which can lead to a facial rash)
• Gum swelling and sensitivity
• Irritability or fussiness
• Biting behavior
• Refusing food
• Sleep problems

Offer baby relief

Don't let your little one get a hold of dangerous items like electrical cords-he'll want to bite through anything to help his throbbing gums.  As soon as baby's gums begin to swell and he becomes irritable give him a cold wash cloth to chew on.  Anything cold and somewhat hard will help.

You may also want to try putting crushed ice into a clean baby sock and let him chew on it.  The small, cold ice will shift with baby's movements and the soft fabric of the sock can help soothe his gums.

Using topical pain relief gel, gently rub your baby's gums.  These medications are generally safe and will give baby relief for a short period of time.