Baby

Teething

Every baby goes through this painful but essential stage. Learn about how to tell if it's teething or something else and how to calm a fussy teething baby.

When Do Babies Start Teething?

When Do Babies Start Teething?

Courtney Leiva

Can Babies Drink Cold Formula?

Can Babies Drink Cold Formula?

Can babies drink cold formula? We asked two experts to weigh in.

Amanda Lauren

If you were teething you'd punch your dad in the testicles, too

If you were teething you'd punch your dad in the testicles, too

An excerpt from Steve Patterson's book, Dad Up, about why babies should get away with anything when they're teething—even terrorizing dad.

Steve Patterson

Everything You Need to Know About Teething

Everything You Need to Know About Teething

From the signs of teething to how to safely soothe your baby's pain, here's what you need to know about teething.

Celia Shatzman

Are Amber Teething Necklaces Safe?

Are Amber Teething Necklaces Safe?

Many experts point out significant health concerns about amber teething necklaces and bracelets. Here’s what you need to know.

Bonnie Schiedel

Can teething actually cause a rash?

Can teething actually cause a rash?

Here’s everything you need to know about teething rash, including when it happens, what it looks like and how to prevent it.

Bonnie Schiedel

Here’s why you won’t find baby teething gels on pharmacy shelves

Here’s why you won’t find baby teething gels on pharmacy shelves

Experts don't recommend baby teething gels. The adult formulations—and even the homeopathic versions—include dangerous ingredients you should watch out for.

Michelle Ward

Teething Symptoms and Solutions for Your Baby

Teething Symptoms and Solutions for Your Baby

How to understand and help your child when she's teething.

Susan Spicer

What you need to know about your kid's first molars

What you need to know about your kid's first molars

Is your toddler drooling, irritable and gnawing on everything? Get ready for round two of teething; molars may be on their way.

Holly Bennett

Teething or cold? How to distinguish teething symptoms from an illness

Teething or cold? How to distinguish teething symptoms from an illness

Sometimes teething symptoms look just like a cold. Here's how to tell what your baby's really going through.

Lisa Bendall

When should a baby start teething?

When should a baby start teething?

Don’t worry if your baby hasn’t started teething when others her age have. Dr. Dina explains the normal range for sprouting those first teeth.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Is it safe to introduce solids before a baby's teeth come in?

Is it safe to introduce solids before a baby's teeth come in?

Is your baby showing interest in solids, but he doesn't have teeth yet? Dr. Dina Kulik answers your baby-feeding questions.

Dr. Dina Kulik

What to do when your teething baby is refusing food

What to do when your teething baby is refusing food

Is your baby teething and refusing food because of the pain? Dr. Dina Kulik offers some advice on what you can do to help.

Dr. Dina Kulik

If teething gels are dangerous, how can I relieve my baby’s teething pain?

If teething gels are dangerous, how can I relieve my baby’s teething pain?

Is your baby teething? Dr. Dina Kulik says to avoid teething gels altogether and suggests safer alternatives for pain relief.

Dr. Dina Kulik

11 awesome teething products

11 awesome teething products

Consoling a cranky, teething baby can be tough. Nobody's sleeping and everyone's irritable (and covered in drool). Here are 11 products that can help.

Ariel Brewster

7 teething myths

7 teething myths

Fevers, ear tugging, amber necklaces—our experts set the record straight on seven common teething myths you might be wondering about.

Emily Senger

Why do babies cry?

Why do babies cry?

Got a fussy baby? There are a bunch of reasons why your little one may be upset. Here are the ones to watch out for, plus ways you can soothe her.

Today's Parent

Lisa says: Molars. Need I say more?

Lisa says: Molars. Need I say more?

Lisa van de Geyn

Birth to five: Milestones to watch for

Birth to five: Milestones to watch for

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Feeding concerns

Feeding concerns

Diane Sacks