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9 months and 4 weeks and no teeth yet


Should i worry if my 9 months and 3 weeks baby hasn`t got any tooth yet? shal i feed her just purried food. Thanks

Posted: 08/16/2007 by proudmummy

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My son is 9 months 1 week and doesn't have any teeth either. The doctor says its fine and not to worry. Some babies don't get them until after a year. I have actually heard people say thgat the longer it takes to get teeth the stonger the teeth are. Grady is still eating pureed food, but we have started giving him some with small soft chunks. He chews them with his gums. It takes longer to feed him, but he is getting the hang of it. He also really likes Puffs, those cereal type finger foods. They almost desolve in their mouth and it teaches them to chew a little. Don't worry, I'm sure they will get here soon. We are hoping Grady gets one soon too.
posted 08/19/2007 by gradyjsmom
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My daugther is 8 months and still no teeth. She has been chewing and drooling since like 5 months. I have a feeling she'll be just like yours. She loves the little Puffs as well. She does really well chewing on them. You can see her moving her gums and things. They'll come in soon. --we hope!
posted 08/20/2007 by lovinggodsgifts
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I am a caribbean mom. My daughter eventually got her teeth at 12 month, but she was eating semi solids from about 6 montha. If your baby is developing well otherwise don't worry. May i add she talked early and walked at 9 months. she is now 4 and entering kindergaten, able to read the first paragraph of the story of cinderella.
posted 08/21/2007 by happymommaagain
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Don't worry, some children just get teeth slower. I know many children who didn't get any till 14 months. I work at a pediatric dental office.
posted 10/28/2010 by lyndsayrdh
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My 2nd boy is 8 1/2 months and he has no teeth either. He eats almost everything!!! I make sure i cut/tear it into small enough pieces and he gums them very well. We tried baby food for a while and one day he refused to eat it. At first I didn't know what was wrong (thinking maybe he was teething), then he started grabbing at the food on my plate and I shared some. He hasn't looked back Some of his favorites are cooked green beans, broccoli, carrots, grilled chicken (shredded).
posted 09/21/2007 by Jeanie&Rob
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My baby is 9 months and 2 weeks and no sign of any teeth!! I swear he's been teething since he was 3 months old! I really thought he would get teeth early! He wants to eat everything he see's and he chews food with his gums. I let him have pretty much anything because he knows how to use his gums so well. When he's sleepy he kisses my face and sometimes will even bite me with his gums and it actually hurts!! Give your baby what he wants as long as you're comfortable giving it to him!
posted 02/20/2010 by a BabyCenter Member
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My twin boys are 8 months and like you, still no teeth for either one of them, BUT, their doctor said there is nothing to worry about and that it may take up to 18 months for some children.
posted 09/19/2007 by a BabyCenter Member
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My son is 9 month old and doesnt have any teeth yet either. He's chewing every thing and dribbles loads so i'm sure they will come when they are ready. He is able to eat lumpy food and loves crunchie sticks ( big carrot flavoured wotsits!!!) All babies are different as long as they he is puting on weight and eating i dont think it matters.
posted 07/08/2008 by leedpkh
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My daughter, now 2.5, didn't get her first tooth until she was 12.5 months old! i was stunned, but as everyone says, everybody is different. i now have another daughter, 4 months old, and we are waiting to see when she will sprout teeth!
posted 06/09/2008 by sammiesmiles20
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My daughter is 8 1/2 months old and still has not popped a tooth. She goes on and off from teething but nothing has been happening. We have been feeding her the stage 2 gerber food. We've tried the puffs and disolvible food but all she does is choke. I'm really hoping she Isn't falling behind on her chewing skills. Does anyone know if once she starts getting teeth that she will start to chew instead of trying to swallow whole?
posted 06/27/2010 by mrs.blackman
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