What to expect while children are teething

Teething is a normal part of development for babies and toddlers, but it can cause mild pain and irritability. What can you expect, and how can you help ease your baby’s discomfort?

Pediatrician Dr. Pilar Bradshaw says the most common symptoms of teething are mild irritability, excessive drooling, a rash on the skin around the mouth from all that drooling, and a desire to chew on something.