Myth: Teething Causes Fevers

When it comes to baby teething 🦷 symptoms, there’s a lot of conflicting information out there. One of the most common myths we encounter is that teething causes fevers🌡️

Not only is that not true 🤯, but it can also be a harmful misconception

• If your baby has a fever (a rectal temperature >100.4 F in an infant) - something else❗ is going on. 
• It may be a virus or mild illness, but don't ✋ assume it's teething 

Why does the myth exist? 

Timing 🕗

• Most (but not all) babies get their first tooth between 6️⃣ and 🔟 months of age.
• During this same time in an 👶 infant's life, the immunity they received from mom during pregnancy wears off. 
• Infants this age start to get mobile and explore the world 🌏 - which exposes them to a wide variety of childhood illnesses and 🦠 germs.
• Due to this coincidence of timing, teething often is blamed for sick symptoms such as changes in stool patterns, runny nose, and 🙊 FEVERS!

Summary: Teething can cause drooling and fussiness. Teething will NOT cause 🤒 fevers > 100.4.