Parenting Update

~ Clarissa

I’m sorry,  folks, I don’t have much of interest to say today. Klara is unwell, and I’m all about that. She had a low-grade fever yesterday. Today, the fever is gone but I can see she’s still uncomfortable. She’s drooling up a storm, like nothing I’ve seen before. And she seems to be uncomfortable in her mouth.

The first thing that occurs to one is teething, especially since she’s about to turn 9 months. But here’s the thing: I’m not seeing any teeth contours under her gums. The gums don’t look swollen or unusual. 

She’s had a cold (we saw a pediatrician for that this week), so maybe it’s a sore throat.

That’s all I’ve got for now.

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  4. Check the inside of her mouth (around the gums and the inside of her cheeks) for possible sores. Some viruses produce mouth sores. She might have been exposed to HSV-1, the virus that gives people cold sores. Most people are exposed to it at some point in their lives, usually when young, and it’s not a big deal, but some (like my kid Smurf) end up being miserable for nearly two weeks a very with painful mouth, virtually eating nothing.

    Poor Klara! I hope she is better soon. It’s awful when babies are ill…
    😦

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    1. I actually thought it might be something like that. 😦 I tried to look in as far as she’d let me but it’s hard to see anything.

      Yes, it’s the worst. I go to pieces whenever she is even slightly unwell. And she is such a brave, patient baby. She only cries when it’s absolutely necessary.

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      1. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/teething/art-20046378

        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

        Many parents suspect that teething causes fever and diarrhea, but researchers say this isn’t true. Teething can cause signs and symptoms in the mouth and gums — but not elsewhere in the body.

        The Mayo Clinic is a famous American medical institution, FWIW.

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  7. “Harmful substances in three out of four children soaps
    Frequently bath foam and shower soaps for children containing allergenic substances, suspected endocrine disruptors and substances that are toxic if swallowed. Out of 16 tested products, only four capable Testfakta scrutiny, writes DN. The worst of the test is Disney Frozen shower gel from Lindex besides perfumes, preservatives and allergenic UV filter contains the controversial topic propyl paraben which have been phased out by most of the cosmetics industry. Lindex’s press officer says to DN that the soap will now be removed from the shelves.

    GRAPHICS Full list: Shower products for children to beware of
    Today’s News
    “Was surprised that many products containing these substances because there are products aimed at children”
    Expressen
    The audit shows how difficult it is for parents to find fragrance-free bath products to their children
    http://www.testfakta.se”

    http://omni.se/skadliga-amnen-i-tre-av-fyra-barntvalar/a/geMnL

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