It must be said, your baby teething is another developmental milestone in your baby’s life. Teeth can start to come in anywhere from the age of 3 months and a year. It’s a natural process though teething isn’t fun. Luckily there are lot of things you can do to help your baby cope.
5 remedies for teething baby that really help
What are the symptoms
How are you going to survive the typical symptoms that include:
- Slight fever (below 100F)
- Restlessness
- Trouble sleeping
- Frequent crying
Prior to the teething you may notice a change in behaviour associated with
- Disrupted sleep
- Excessive drooling
- Chewing on anything they can lay their hands on
- Decreased appetite
- Pulling their ears or rubbing their chin
Direct relief
All the behaviour caused by teething signs and symptoms is about (pain) relief. Is your baby acting similar to these inconveniences related to the time of teething? Then you must be searching for an instant relief. The good news is that there are things that you can do to help. This article lists 5 remedies that are key to surviving your baby’s teething problems and that are safe for your baby. Every baby is different so see what works for your baby.
Teething remedy #1 - Cuddle & Hug
Teeth that all of a sudden start to emerge cause pain which lead to irritability and trouble sleeping. Some babies hardly notice this, but for others it’s hard. Comforting when in pain, crying or being sad always help. Cuddle and comfort your baby as often as you can and give him or her plenty of attention.
Teething remedy #2 - Cooling
Keep your baby’s mouth cool to relieve some of the pain of teething try the following things
- Cold washcloth
- Cold spoon
- Your clean finger dipped in cold water
Once your baby is 6 months old, you can give him or her sips of water when thirsty. In younger babies the water is mainly used as an external cooling tool. On another note, for treating the fever that sometimes comes with the teething, you’d rather use a washcloth soaked in lukewarm water.
Be careful with anything frozen, which can be bad for your baby’s health and be harmful. Better to use the refrigerator rather than the freezer when cooling off a spoon or washcloth.
Teething remedy #3 - Teething toys
Try giving your baby something to chew on or bite in because they tend to bite, chew, and suck on everything. There are plenty of teething rings on the market such as organic teething rings that are BPA free, which is safer for your baby. An instant way to provide feelings of comfort and consolation is to direct your baby to his or her thumb to suck on. . Did you know that something as simple as a wet washcloth can help to bite on or a hard cracker can do the job too (mind the crumbs and do not leave your baby alone with a cracker). Basically, your teething baby needs something to chew on. Try putting some rice in a washcloth, use an elastic band to keep the rice together and you have a soft pouch for your baby to chew on. Babies love chewing on rice.
Teething remedy #4 - Massage
Most babies get sore gums when they are teething. Massaging these gums will relief the pain and it may change their focus too. Most teething babies love to feel gentle counter-pressure on their gums. Gently rub your baby’s gums with a firm touch from your index finger. Or give your baby several times a day a playful facial massage and take the time to rub your baby’s face and jaw in a circular motion. It will ease the tension. If all else fails, it’s time for a bath! The warm water will help your baby relax and provide a welcome distraction from the constant discomfort.
Teething remedy #5 - Soothing gel
It’s all about pain relief and releasing feelings of discomfort. If your baby is one of those babies who has to endure a painful teething, we can recommend our soothing relief for teething babies Multi-Mam BabyDent . This gel forms a layer over the gums. It reduces swelling when you rub it on the gums. When stored in the fridge it adds a cooling and extra soothing effect. Of course it is natural, safe and harmless when swallowed. Moreover, it’s a great way to get your baby used to the habit of daily dental care.