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How To Help Baby Sleep Well In Spite Of Baby Teething

Baby teething is an important baby milestone. Recognise the signs of teething early on and provide effective teething remedies to prevent discomfort and troubled baby sleep.



Teething is a great step. How proud both you and your baby will be to show off that first tooth!

On the down side, teething can cause quite some discomfort. It is not surprisingly one of the most common baby sleep disturbances ... and the main cause for not having baby sleep through the night ...

Many babies - and their parents - hardly realise their teeth are cutting through. They just dribble a bit for a while and then suddenly: a new tooth is there!

For many others, teething can be quite painful. Apart from straight pain, the constant pressure on baby's gums can make her restless and irritated. Because of the discomfort in their mouth, many babies loose their appetite too.

In pain, restless and not fully satisfied:
no wonder teething is a major cause
of troubled sleep in babies.


Baby teething and sleep

Thanks to teething ...

... a baby who has been sleeping through the night for a while, can suddenly start waking up frequently again.

... a baby who easily settled for sleep in her cot at night or nap time,  can suddenly take hours to wind down and doze off.

... your baby's finally found sleep schedule can get all mixed up again.


Yes there is, unfortunately, a good chance that teething will disrupt baby's and your sleep for a while. But don't panic, not all your previous efforts are lost.

To keep sleep at its best:
To know what is happening to your baby and to treat effectively it is important to know the main teething symptoms.

Read more about when do babies start teething? and signs of teething to look out for.
But, do this with extra attention for your baby's needs:
    • she may need an extra feed - day or night - especially when her feedings are smaller because of lesser appetite

    • if you breastfeed, extra feedings are great to help soothe the pain too

    • she may need extra cuddling and comforting to help her settle
At the same time, do not overindulge your baby either. Remain determined and, when you have looked after her pain and discomfort as much as you could, do not be afraid to remain strict.

The regularity, because of helping her sleep more, will help overcome a large part of the discomfort
Often simple home remedies are enough to soothe baby's pain. Sometimes mild medical remedies can be of great help.



With these basics, you should be able to keep sleep at its best in spite of baby teething.

However, I know there are unlucky ones among u whose babies' teething troubles seem to keep lasting. One painful tooth after the other can make you wonder if you wanted those teeth after all ...

Take courage then, do stick to the basics and remain confident. You will also be relieved one day and finally be proud of those first teeth...


Continue your reading ...

Common Infant Sleep Problems

How a Signs Of Teething helps soothe and comfort your baby

Teething Remedies

When Do Babies Start Teething?


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