Im getting confused with what is typical and what is not typical for a baby. Can babies be fussy because of teething pain and other normal baby issues?
Yes, babies can be fussy because of normal baby issues, yet symptoms should differ from those of poor sensory processing. When a baby is teething, he may fuss when his tooth is touched and he may drool, gnaw on his hand, and stick toys in his mouth to alleviate the pain. In comparison, a baby who is over-responsive to touch on his face and mouth, might be fussy at times other than when he is teething. There are many good sources (books, internet, etc.) on typical child development and baby care issues. Familiarize yourself with those issues and that might help you to better differentiate what the true problem is.
