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Teething Remedies That Effectively Relieve Baby Teething PainEffective teething remedies soothe baby teething pain and give
you a better sleeping baby too. Discover both home made remedies and medical
solutions. Even if it is not always possible to take away all the discomfort from teething, you have different options to avoid the worst. We'll have a look at two categories of teething remedies: touch & home made remedies first, and then medical remedies. As a general rule, I would recommend to try non-medical solutions first and to always speak to your doctor and/or pharmacist before trying a medical solution. Touch & home made teething remediesA touch-remedy is any teething pain relief method where you or a teething toy touch baby's gums and/or cheek, other than applying a gel or cream.A home made remedy refers to something you can do with things you usually have around at home. Effective teething pain relief methods you can use:
Gently massage your baby's gums with a soft baby toothbrush/gum massager. They are like plastic little fingers and specifically designed to massage your baby's gums. Most babies really enjoy this massage, especially because it really eases the pain. Once the first teeth have arrived, the finger toothbrush is also great to brush. A teething baby has the urge to bite all the time. That is because it helps to soothe the pain. It works like the gum massage. In principle, any sturdy plastic toy could do but please mind the following safety guidelines: A cold teething ring can be any teething toy that you cool in the refrigerator. However, some are actually a liquid filled cold-pack type and remain cold for longer. The cold has a numbing effect and therefore helps soothe the pain. The safety guidelines are as above but be extra careful about the liquid filled part: Use a cold thin washing cloth either inside baby's mouth to massage the gums or place it on the cheek. Both of these methods soothe the pain. To cool the washing cloth, wring it out in cold running water or put it in the refrigerator for a while. Alternatively, tightly (!) wrap an ice cube in a thin washing cloth. In all cases, remember to wash the cloth thoroughly after each use. If your baby
has the appropriate age, cold food can be a great teething remedy too.
The
numbing effect helps for the pain, and you can make healthy treats that
baby will love!
You can try cooling any type of fruit or veg that your baby eats and likes: it can be banana, pear, apple, carrot, etc. or also a chilled fruit mash. If your baby can safely lick a popcicle, you can make a healthy one yourself with freshly squeezed juice in small popsicle moulds. Or put a little popcicle stick in her favourite baby yoghurt, then freeze ... |
