Sağlık · September 30, 2026 · 5 min read
Gently Easing Your Baby Through Teething: A Calm Care Guide
Your baby is drooling more, wants to bring everything to their mouth to chew, and may be a little fussier than usual. Teething can be tiring for both your little one and you, yet it is a completely natural step in their growth. In this guide we share gentle ways that may help these days feel calmer.
Recognising the signs of teething
During this time you may notice more drooling, a wish to rub the gums and bite on soft objects, small changes in appetite and occasional fussiness. The gums can look slightly swollen and tender. A high fever, diarrhoea or marked lethargy, however, are not typical signs of teething; if they appear, it is best to consult your doctor.
Offer something cool
You can chill a clean, baby-safe teether in the fridge (not the freezer) and offer it, or cool a clean, damp soft cloth and gently touch it to the gums.
A gentle gum massage
After washing your hands, giving the gums a light, circular massage with a clean finger soothes many babies.
Pat away the drool gently
Frequently and gently patting the chin and around the mouth with a soft cotton cloth can help reduce the skin irritation that drool may cause.
When to talk to your doctor
If your baby develops a fever, lasting diarrhoea, a marked refusal to feed or unusual lethargy, do not put these down to teething alone and consult your doctor. Always ask a health professional before using products such as pain relievers or teething gels on your own.
❓ Does teething cause a fever?
There can be a very slight rise in body temperature during teething, but a genuinely high fever is not an expected sign of teething. If the fever is high, there may be another cause; consult your doctor.
❓ Can I freeze the teether?
A frozen, hard teether can hurt the gums. A baby-safe teether chilled in the fridge and given under your supervision is safer.
The Maiyko difference: During this drooly stage, the softness of the bibs and cloths that touch the skin matters. Maiyko's GOTS-certified organic cotton offers a gentle touch on your baby's sensitive skin, free from harmful chemicals.
Health Note: This article is for information only; make decisions about your baby's health and teething period in consultation with your paediatrician.
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⚕️ The content in this article is for informational purposes only; it is not medical advice. For decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.