When your baby
starts to teeth, it can be a frustrating time for you both.
Along with teething comes drool rash, diarrhea,
fussiness and biting.
Thankfully, there are some tips and tricks for teething babies
that can help sooth your baby.
Anything cold
Here are a variety of cool favorites:
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Frozen teething rings.
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Ice, rub an ice cube
along baby's gums.
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Frozen juice slushy or
popsicle.
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Cold spoons.
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Frozen bagel or banana.
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Frozen washcloth.
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Medications (Consult
with your baby's doctor before giving them a teething gel or
acetaminophen.)
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Acetaminophen or
Ibuprofen
These are both safe and effective pain relievers to
help your baby, and you, get some sleep.
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Teething gels
There are various over the counter gels,
pastes, or liquids that numb the gums. Pat the
gums dry with a washcloth, then apply a small amount
only on the area of the gums that is bulging.
There are several drawbacks to these, so we suggest
you only use them as a last resort:
* They taste terrible
* They travel throughout the mouth and can
numb the tongue and lips
* It is easy to use too much
* Baby may swallow too much
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Other remedies:
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Teething biscuits
Teething biscuits can
be a life saver, but don't give your baby too many
as they can cause tooth decay.
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Gum
massage
Massage their gums and mouth with a clean
cool finger.
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Warning
NEVER rub brandy or any other alcohol on baby's gums!
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Baby
& Toddler
Teething
