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8 week old, what’s this?

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Hiopal · 10/01/2023 17:30

Baby’s cheek is very red and warm on one side. Could this be teething or something else? Wouldn’t teething be on both sides and isn’t it too soon? Thanks

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mydudero · 10/01/2023 18:08

I would have thought that's a bit young to be teething but maybe wrong.

Does your baby have a temperature or seem unwell? When DD had an ear infection her cheek was red and hot higher up by the ear, and she had also had a raised temp.

Could it just be where he/she has had their cheek pressed against you or something for a while?

Emmamoo89 · 10/01/2023 18:12

mydudero · 10/01/2023 18:08

I would have thought that's a bit young to be teething but maybe wrong.

Does your baby have a temperature or seem unwell? When DD had an ear infection her cheek was red and hot higher up by the ear, and she had also had a raised temp.

Could it just be where he/she has had their cheek pressed against you or something for a while?

Its not too soon. My son started testing at 8 weeks. Babies can be born with teeth. Rare but can happen

Emmamoo89 · 10/01/2023 18:13

Teething*

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