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How to Remove Baby Teeth at Home Painlessly
Baby teeth start appearing after 6 months of age in children. These primary or baby teeth will remain for only a short period; children begin to lose these teeth for their permanent ones from around the age of six or seven. While most will be very excited about their falling teeth and will be more than happy to play around with their loose tooth, some do not like it and will want you to take it out.
Easy Tips to Remove Baby Teeth Without Pain And Safely
Here are some tips on how to pull a baby tooth out safely.
1. Perfect Timing
Just because your child’s tooth is starting to come loose, it does not mean that it is ready to be pulled out. The roots of the baby teeth dissolve, causing it to loosen and come out to make way for the roots of the permanent adult teeth to grow. If you do not wait for the right time, your child will have an empty gap in their row of teeth for much longer, than if you had waited until the tooth was loose enough to come out. Pulling a tooth out before the right time will also make the process of removal much more painful for your child. When the tooth moves as far forwards and backwards as possible, then you know that the time is right. Give your child a heads-up that it could take a few months before that loose tooth is ready to be pulled or fall out on its own, and hence, she will need to be patient in the meantime.
2. Loosey Goosey
Just because it may take a long time for the tooth to fall out, it doesn’t mean it can’t be helped along to make the process move quicker. The simplest and most painless way to go about loosening the tooth is to have your child do it herself. Get her to move it around with her tongue or finger until it becomes loose enough, such that pulling it out at a point will be painless. While loosening, your child will be able to feel how far back it can go without causing pain and will be able to tell when it is okay for you to try and help her pull it out. If you want to try something to help it along, give your child some food that isn’t so easy to chew, such as corn on the cob or an apple or cucumber.
3. Prep the Gums
When it’s time to get started, you can help prepare for any possible pain by numbing the area. Either apply an ointment on the gums which has been prescribed by the paediatrician or dentist, or have your child eat a few ice golas to help numb it in a way she will enjoy.
4. Get a Grip
Trying to grab hold of a tooth covered in saliva can be a serious challenge, especially since baby teeth can be so small. The best way to get a grip would be to wipe your child’s tooth a few times with some gauze, and then by using a fresh piece to help you grab hold of the tooth. You can also use rubber gloves as they will have a firmer grip after you have already gone ahead and wiped down the baby tooth. Having a bad grip can only prolong the process and cause pain to your child. You can compare it to ripping off a band-aid; the quicker you do it, the less it hurts.
5. Who Pulls?
When it’s time for the pulling, let your child do it because she is more aware of how much pain there is and can stop if the pain becomes too intense. Sometimes, it is possible to misjudge if a tooth is ready to come out or not and the only person who will know for sure is your child. Some children are up for the challenge, but if your child is too scared to do it, you can pull the tooth out without causing any pain. Just tug at it lightly first and ask if the tooth feels loose enough to come out. If there was any pain in the light tug, don’t go ahead with it because it may still be too soon. If your child feels like it is loose enough and the pain is not intense, pull quickly so that it comes out in one shot.
6. Avoid the 'Doorknob' Method
We’ve all seen and heard stories about how the best way to remove loose baby tooth is by tying a string around the tooth, then tying the other end to a doorknob, and then shutting the door quickly, causing the tooth to come out fast and painless. The problem with this method is that it could cause a lot of pain to your child if the tooth is still not ready to come out and can also lead to a lot of bleeding. So no matter how tempting and exciting the method may be, avoid it to spare your child the pain.
There are times when your child may grow their permanent teeth before their baby teeth have even started to fall out. This will cause the permanent teeth to grow in behind the baby teeth, making two rows (also called 'shark’s teeth') and there may be times when your child’s baby teeth won’t want to fall out at all. These are times when you may need to pay the dentist a visit. If your child’s teeth are normal and you have helped her to remove her teeth, be careful of the bleeding. Use a piece of gauze and press it against the gum to help stop the bleeding, but if the bleeding continues for more than fifteen minutes, get help.
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Emergency Contact Numbers in India You Should Be Aware Of
We all wish to live a peaceful and happy life. However, sometimes certain situations arise that may cause panic and cause confusion. The best thing that you can do during such times is to be prepared for it, and having the emergency numbers handy is one of the best and most important things you can do to evade chaos and confusion. If you wish to know more on this topic, we recommend having a quick look at this post as we shall be sharing some useful input on emergency contacts and all the numbers that you must have in your mobile. Read on to know in detail!
List of Most Important Emergency Numbers in India
Emergencies are best avoided by being mindful and having the required help at your fingertips. 112 emergency number in India is one that has been recently launched as a pan-India helpline number to tackle various kinds of emergencies that include fire, ambulance, police emergency number in India, etc. This number provides instant and immediate response 24*7 in India. This is a one-stop solution for most of your emergency requirements. However, the following is an important helpline numbers list that you should have on your phone:
Department
Phone Number
National emergency number
112
Police
100
Fire
101
Ambulance
102
Women helpline (domestic abuse)
181
Disaster management services
108
Women helpline
1091
AIDS Helpline
1097
Air ambulance
9540161344
Disaster Management N.D.M.A
011-26701728-1078
Anti Poison New Delhi
1066 or 011-1066
EARTHQUAKE / FLOOD / DISASTER N.D.R.F
011-24363260
Railway Enquiry
139
Deputy Commissioner Of Police - Missing Child And Women
1094
Senior Citizen Helpline
1091/1291
Railway Accident Emergency Service
1072
Road Accident Emergency Service On National Highway For Private Operators
1033
Road Accident Emergency Service
1073
LPG Leak Helpline
1906
Tourist Helpline
1363 or 1800111363
Central Vigilance Commission
1964
Children In Difficult Situation
1098
Relief Commissioner For Natural Calamities
1070
Call center
1551
ORBO Centre, AIIMS (For Donation Of Organ)
1060
Medical Helpline in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Assam, Meghalaya, MP, and UP
108
Table Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/list-of-emergency-numbers-in-india-1464566-2019-02-26
Other Numbers That You Must Save in Your Cell phone
Here are some other important phone numbers to have in your cell phone at all times:
1. Nearby Health Clinic or Hospitals
It is a good idea to keep the phone numbers of your family doctor, local hospital or other such places which you can easily contact in an emergency. So, instead of looking for the relevant numbers in yellow pages or running through your telephone directory, keep such numbers on the speed dial of your phone.
2. Water House
Keeping a water house number can come handy under situations where the water supply gets cut, there is contaminated water supply, or if you encounter broken water pipes or under any other such kinds of situations.
3. Poison Control
Accidental exposure to poisonous substances can lead to life-threatening conditions. Though you can always run to your nearest hospital, poison control services are well-equipped to deal with such situations. Keep this number handy, especially if you have younger children at home.
4. Power House
In case of abrupt power cuts or a faulty power line, call up the powerhouse people to know to fix the issue.
5. Animal Control
Sometimes wild beings like a snake, monitor lizard, wild boar or other such animals may visit and sometimes uninvited guests such as a dog or cat from the neighbourhood that may be causing too much chaos in your house. Well, animal control people are your one-stop resort to deal with such emergencies.
6. Neighbours
In our busy lives, we seldom take out time to mingle with our neighbours. However, during the hour of need it is our neighbours who would reach us before anyone else. Therefore, take a few numbers of people in your locality who are worth depending on as neighbours are the biggest assets in the time of an emergency.
7. Coworkers or Colleagues
Whether you get along well with your coworkers or not, keeping a few numbers handy from the workplace always helps. Especially if you have to call sick or there is some home emergency that you have to tend to, such numbers can always come handy.
8. Locksmith
Losing your keys or accidentally getting locked out of your own house can be not only a bit embarrassing, but it can cause you a lot of inconveniences too. During such times it is your locksmith who will come to your rescue. Always keep your locksmith’s number saved on your phone.
9. Vet
Do not forget about your adorable fur babies if you have any. Sometimes your pet dog, cat, rabbit or other animal may require immediate medical assistance too.
Keep all these contacts handy to save yourself some serious trouble and discomfort during the time of an emergency! Read more
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Why Messy Play Is Important For Your Toddler
Cut down your paranoia about your child's health when he plays in the dirt. This is a whole new way of exploration for him and science has yet to prove that messy activities for toddlers can be harmful to their health. So, go get your hands dirty with your munchkin!
If you have the luxury of living in a house that has open spaces like a lawn or a backyard, then let your child explore mud, water, sand, leaves and whatever else he wants to (under supervision). If you live in an apartment, then open areas like the kitchen, the bathroom, or the nearby park to your child for his messy explorations. Let the child engage in messy play and see how it helps him in more ways than one:
Messy Play for Toddlers - The Way it Works
1. It Actually Benefits Their Health!
Grubby activities for toddlers actually improves the immune system of the child. Making friends with germs is going to help your kid's immunity in the long term, so let him get his hands dirty in that gooey clay moulding activity. All you need to ensure is that once the play is over, his hands are washed thoroughly with an effective antiseptic soap.
2. It Helps in Motor Skills Development
Messy fun for toddlers actually helps honing in your child's motor skills. Playing with clay and combining things and creating shapes out of it contributes to the mental development of your child.
3. It Improves Their Ability to Think
Activities that are downright messy helps in fuelling your child's imagination. The 'cause and effect', exploring different objects of different kinds, and putting them together will make your 14-month-old's messy play actually educational.
4. It Triggers Their Senses!
When a toddler feels grass or mud underneath his feet his senses actually act up. He gets a real hand experience of what senses are all about. The different textures, the sounds of nature and the visual differences are all ways of learning the concept of senses. Little wonder, children playing with playdough, jelly, and even paint learn to explore their senses better.
5. It Inculcates The Habit of Cleaning Up
Messy play ideas for toddlers aren't just enriching when the toddler is engaged in it but also after the play is over since the toddler adopts the habit of cleaning up too. As a parent, you must teach and encourage your toddler to clean up the mess he has created. You could help him in the process, but he should realise that the 'cleaning up' bit is his responsibility.
So, stop worrying about your child picking up infections and the trouble of cleaning up the mess. Think about the fun your toddler will have indulging in these activities and the contribution of these activities on his overall development. Once you're convinced about these, cleaning up will be never a hassle. Read more
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A. it's okay if it is sometimes and occasionally. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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A. maybe sensitive to cold see room temperature around 28. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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Q. i have slept yesterday by my back. will it affect my baby growth
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A. that's fine
what you have described is totally normal and there is no need to worry regarding this. but if you feel that it it seems to be something different you can meet your doctor regarding this and the doctor will guide you.
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