The only thing that made sense was when I could see or feel that little sharp edge poking through.
That’s pretty much the only “proof” I ever got too. I always felt like I was just guessing—sometimes the drool and crankiness meant nothing, sometimes a tooth just appeared out of nowhere. I’ve heard some people say there’s a difference in the cry, but honestly, I could never tell. I just tried to keep her comfy and waited it out. It’s honestly kind of a mystery until that tooth shows up.
I always felt like I was just guessing—sometimes the drool and crankiness meant nothing, sometimes a tooth just appeared out of nowhere.
Same here. Did you ever notice weird sleep patterns too? My son would wake up every hour for nights, then suddenly—bam—a tooth. But half the time, it was just a growth spurt or who knows what.
Yeah, I’ve noticed those random sleep disruptions too. It’s tricky because disrupted sleep could be teething, a developmental leap, or just plain old fussiness. My daughter would get super clingy and restless for a few nights, then a tooth would pop up—or nothing would happen and she’d go back to normal. I’ve read that increased salivation and chewing are more specific to teething, but honestly, it all blends together after a while. Babies really do keep you guessing...
Honestly, it’s like playing detective with a baby, isn’t it? I usually tell folks to check for the “triple threat”—drooling, gnawing on everything, and red, swollen gums. If you spot all three, odds are it’s teething. But sometimes, they just want to mess with your sleep for fun... I swear, mine had a sixth sense for timing these episodes right before a big day.
Honestly, it’s like playing detective with a baby, isn’t it?
Totally feel this! Here’s what I look for:
- Drool puddles everywhere
- Chewing on random stuff (even my fingers)
- Gums look kinda puffy or red
But sometimes, my little one just wants extra cuddles and nothing helps. I guess it’s not always teething… just baby mysteries.
