Is your teething baby keeping you up at night? Understand how to soothe sore gums and care for your baby’s new teeth.

Drooling, crankiness and tears can make teething an ordeal for parents and babies alike. Here’s help easing the pain — for both of you.

What’s typical?

Although timing varies widely, babies often begin teething by about age 6 months. The two bottom front teeth (lower central incisors) are usually the first to appear, followed by the two top front teeth (upper central incisors).

Classic signs and symptoms of teething include:

Drooling

Chewing on solid objects

Irritability or crankiness

Sore or tender gums

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