The drool starts at 3 months. The teeth? Sometimes not until 12. Here is the real timeline and what actually helps with the pain.
When teething starts: Most babies get their first tooth between 6-10 months, but 4-12 months is normal.
Signs: Drooling, chewing on everything, swollen gums, fussiness. Teething does NOT cause high fever or diarrhea.
What helps: Cold teething rings, gentle gum massage, chilled washcloth. Avoid teething gels with benzocaine and amber teething necklaces.