The Myth About Teething That Must Be Dispelled
When your bundle of joy starts to teeth, it can mean some serious sensitivity, pain, and grumpiness, but some things associated with teething are incorrect.
Teething Causes Diarrhea
MYTH! Many parents believe this myth because they think excess saliva somehow affects the gastrointestinal tract. Research has shown, however, that there is no connection between increased saliva flow and diarrhea.
Why the diarrhea might actually occur is because of an exposure to new bacteria. Teething babies will put anything in their mouths to help ease the pain, and by doing this they open themselves up to a slew of new germs.
The truth is that teething and diarrhea are not linked. So, if your little one has diarrhea, don’t write it off to their teething. Instead, go to the doctor and have them checked out. Excessive diarrhea could signal a different problem.
https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/kids-oral-care/are-infant-teething-and-diarrhea-related
