Patterns of growth

Question 1

Children growth

Answer 1

They grow more quickly during the first three years, particularly in the first few months.

Question 2

Teething

Answer 2

Usually, teething starts at around 3 or 4 months of age, when infants begin grabbing anything they can and putting it in their mouths. However, the first tooth may not actually emerge until sometime between 5 and 9 months of age.

Question 3

Babies’ first birthday teeth count

Answer 3

Generally, children have six to eight teeth. By the age of 3, all twenty primary or deciduous teeth are in place, and children can chew any food they desire.