Could ear pulling be a sign of teething?

ejgballerina

I really think Jude is getting ready to cut a tooth.  He has turned into a fussy drool monster, he is chomping on everything, he's slightly congested, keeps waking up crying in the middle of the night, and I think I can feel a slight bump on his lower gums.  This morning, he was crying and pulling on his ear.  I haven't noticed him doing it since, but could this also be a sign of teething?  He isn't running a fever or anything, but didn't know if I should get him in to the pedi in case it is an ear infection. 

Alli321

Yes it is.  If he doesn't have a fever I wouldn't worry about calling the pedi, especially since all the other things he is doing point to teething and not an infection.  Hopefully it pops through soon so he gets some relief.

skoorbnibor

yes, it sure is! and at his age, it is likely! If he acts much differently, however, I would call the pedi, since it could also be an ear infection. Will he let you look in his mouth to see if he has swollen gums?

RoxBride

I'd run your fingers over the gums in search of ridges that indicate here comes a tooth. 

I wouldn't worry about the ear pulling, it can be teething, it can just be that baby figured out they have ears there.  Unless baby starts to act grumpy, I wouldn't worry.

Snotty nose, however, doesn't have anything to do with teething in my experience.

skoorbnibor

RoxBride:

I'd run your fingers over the gums in search of ridges that indicate here comes a tooth. 

I wouldn't worry about the ear pulling, it can be teething, it can just be that baby figured out they have ears there.  Unless baby starts to act grumpy, I wouldn't worry.

Snotty nose, however, doesn't have anything to do with teething in my experience.

E always gets snotty when he is teething... it is clear, but he does get very mucousy! 

ejgballerina

Thanks so much!!