Daycare Teething Guide 2026: Managing Discomfort
Complete guide to teething at daycare in 2026. How programs handle teething babies and pain relief.
Teething can be challenging at daycare. Know how programs help and what you can provide.
Teething Timeline
| Age | Typical Teeth | |-----|---------------| | 6-10 months | Bottom front | | 8-12 months | Top front | | 9-16 months | Sides | | 13-19 months | First molars | | 16-23 months | Canines | | 23-33 months | Second molars |
What Daycares Can Do
| Method | Approach | |--------|----------| | Teething toys | Cold rings, safe items | | Comfort | Extra cuddles | | Distraction | Engaging activities | | Communication | Tell you what helped |
What You Can Provide
| Item | Purpose | |------|---------| | Teething toys | Familiar comfort | | Extra bibs | Drool management | | Pain relief authorization | If approved | | Comfort items | Soothing |
Resources
Last updated: December 2025