Off food while teething - how long is normal?

[MimsMum]

My dd has not really eaten properly for about 3 weeks and has just cut an upper tooth. She may be still teething as dribbling is continuing, but I'm worried that her appetite hasn't returned. Does 3 weeks of poor appetite seem normal? Any ideas welcome.

My ds (9 months) has gone on and off food whilst teething (1st upper came through yesterday). He refuses breakfast and won't tolerate a training cup in his mouth, i think because it rubs against his sore gums.
I find if I give him something he can eat himself he's happier to take it, but doesn't like a spoon. I just offered him dried apple slices from the health food shop and he had a good gnaw on those whilst getting something to eat too.
Having said all this I would definitely mention it to your health visitor because it might be something other than teething.
Is your ds still taking milk/other fluids regularly? Or is it just solids she's refusing.
Sorry how old is your ds?

dd is 12 months tomorrow! and is still taking plenty of fluids from beaker, and 3 6oz bottles a day. She will eat some things (i.e. biscuits, strawberries and shreddies) but not "proper" meals. She has all the symptoms of teething, so I am fairly sure it is that, but am getting very frustrated with wasted meal after meal.

my babys 3 mths and have been told by doc that shes teething is she to young

Hi Cici,
It might be unusual, but your daughter is definitely not too young. A friend of mine's daughter was born with teeth!
Your daughter might be showing all the symptoms of teething but it might be a while before any teeth actually appear.
It seems to happen in bursts over a few weeks as the teeth push their way through the gums.
At 3 months, you can rub a little calgel or bonjela on your daughter's gums which will soothe any pain she may have. Also let her chew on one of those teething rings you can put in the fridge - lovely and cooling for tender toothies!

Happy (belated) birthday to mimsmum's DD!! By the way!

Hope she managed some birthday cake?