When it comes to teeth, not all babies are made equal. Some are early starters (from about 3 months, and we even know a baby that was born with a tooth!) while others take a little while (12 months and more) before they appear.
And much like cracking a sleep routine, potty training, weaning, and other milestones, teething can be the baby version of a minefield for both you and baby.
With all that crying, drooling, discomfort, pain and nights of little-to-no sleep, it may be challenging to wrap your head around what to do and how to get through the next phase of baby's development.
So we simplified things for you with an index of all the info you'll need to make it just a little easier.
The ABTs
Teething
What is it? Health24
The truth about teething
A mom dispels myths and old wives' tales about teething. By Kim Norton
Teething made easier
Know what to do when those pearly whites start making an appearance. By Lisa Dewberry, Your Baby
The teething toy
A mom finds that a rubber toy is the answer to taking the pain out of teething. AFP news agency
Top teething truths and tricks you should try
Cutting those little milk teeth can be trying times for babies and parents. By Yolandi North, Your Baby
Your baby’s first tooth
Here come the tears. By Tracey Hawthorne, Your Baby
The teething timeline
Your baby: week 16
Read more about the first teeth to cut through, regardless of age. (Spoiler: The lower front central teeth, incisors, are usually the first to poke their way through the gums.) Your Baby
Your Baby: month 7
Read more about your baby's teething. Your Baby
Delayed teething
An expert provides a concerned mother with insight into her 15-month old's late teething. By Dr Simon Strachan, Your Baby
Printable: Teething chart
Mark the dates your baby's teeth appear on this teething chart. Simply download it for free, print it out and keep in your baby's album. Your Baby
The toothless baby
When do babies start teething? By Tracey Hawthorne, Your Baby
The fifth month
Is he teething? Health24
Symptoms guide
Is your baby teething yet?
The sight of that first white pearl in the gum is an exciting event. By Hilda Geyer
Teething an unlikely cause of serious symptoms
High fevers and other potentially serious symptoms in infants should not be written off as normal signs of teething. Reuters
Your baby: What's normal, what's not
As a mom you’re more in tune with your baby than anybody else. But when there’s a change in how he looks or acts, should you head for emergency room? Here are the most common signs for alarm. Your Baby
Advice from parents who have been there
Best teething advice for our favourite Grand Slam winner
Serena Williams needs your help again, Olympia is teething! By Lesego Madisa
The teething rusk of doom
What a teething baby wants, a teething baby gets... By Catherine Goldfain
Teething tantrums
Susan discovers that between Finn's new tooth and the noisy neighbours there's no time to sleep. By Susan Newham, W24
The Teething Monster
When teething turns your once sweet child into an uncontrollable mess. By Zayaan Schroeder Mollagee
Doctor Parent often knows best
Medical professionals are important, but so is a parent’s intuition. By Tamaryn Watkins
"Teething? I'm a pro!"
The Poppet boasts an impressive 376 days of teething experience. Ouch. By The Poppet
Teething traditions
First tooth traditions around the world
We take a look at the different traditions celebrating the appearance of baby's first tooth. By Zayaan Schroeder Mollagee
Great pancake recipes
Celebrate every new baby tooth with yummy pancakes! Your Baby
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