Teething usually begins between the ages of four and nine months, with most babies cutting their first tooth by one year. If you are unsure whether teething is the cause of your baby’s discomfort, run a clean finger over the gum. You can sometimes feel the tooth or may even be able to see it.

Teething can bring on a number of different symptoms which may include:

• Sore and tender gums
• Flushed cheeks
• Dribbling (which might lead to a sore or chapped chin)
• Irritability, increased fussiness and overly clingy behaviour
• Gum and mouth inflammation
• Change in sleep patterns, sleeplessness
• Loss of appetite
• A slight rise in temperature
• The desire to chew on anything from fingers and toys to food – a natural reaction to the changes going on within the gum

Teething Tips

There are simple things you can do to help, like giving your baby a chilled carrot to chew on. For more teething tips to soothe your baby’s pain, see the Nelsons Teetha teething page.

With teething likely to continue for up to 18 months, many parents prefer a natural remedy that will work in tune with their baby’s body, and is safe enough to be used every day – like our award-winning Nelsons Teetha.

Nelsons Teetha is a ready-dosed powder that simply dissolves in your baby's mouth to quickly ease the pain of teething. It contains 6c homeopathic potency of gentle Chamomilla , so it works with the whole body to soothe; calming your baby as well as relieving discomfort.

Find all you need to know about teething and other Nelsons baby products by visiting our Q&A section.