Teething Remedies To Effectively Relieve Baby Teething Pain
Effective 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.
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Touch & home made teething remedies
A 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:
- Gum massage with a finger toothbrush
- A plain teething ring, or bite ring
Gently massage your baby's gums with a soft fingertip 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.
In principle, any sturdy plastic toy - the Sophie the Giraffe Teether
is a classic
- can do
but please mind the
following safety guidelines:A safe teething toy must not contain any toxic substances that may be released when biting or chewing. No small parts that can be torn or bitten off.
Carefully read the manufacturer's instructions regarding washing and sterilising. Do not sterilise the ring if not explicitly mentioned. Do not use a ribbon or other to attach the ring to baby's clothes to avoid baby getting entangled.
- A cold teething ring
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, like the Nuby
Icybite Teething Keys
.
. 
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:
- Unless the manufacturer explicitly mentions freezing, do not freeze, only refrigerate.
Freezing the
ring could cause cracks and make the liquid burst.
And even it is allowed,
straight from the freezer is often too cold for baby, so refrigerating
is usually best anyway.
- Frequently check for tiny cracks as you do not want the liquid to spill. No too much worries though, dedicated cold rings are made of very thick plastic.
But don't be put off by
these simple precautions, these cooled rings are very efficient!!
- A cold cloth
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.
- Cold food
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 ...
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 ...
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Medical teething remedies
Evidently, avoid medical teething remedies if you can. But if none of the above touch and home remedies sufficiently relief, don't hesitate to contact your doctor or pharmacist. They can tell you what you can safely use for your baby.Related Articles
- Teething gel
- Teething tablets
A good teething gel has a double action: it combines a local anaesthetic with an antiseptic to both numb and disinfect.
Teething gel is not suited for all babies. If your baby can have it, and reacts well to it, the gel can be very effective.
Homeopathic
teething tablets on the market are small tablets that dissolve quickly
and can help soothe the pain.
If you can get hold of the OralSoothe granules, they are all natural and babies easily take them (just place a few granules on her tongue, they'll dissolve quickly, or add them to a bit of milk or water). They don't have a bad taste.
Get more info on OralSoothe - Relieve teething pain and reduce baby's irritability, crankiness and crying.
If you can get hold of the OralSoothe granules, they are all natural and babies easily take them (just place a few granules on her tongue, they'll dissolve quickly, or add them to a bit of milk or water). They don't have a bad taste.
Get more info on OralSoothe - Relieve teething pain and reduce baby's irritability, crankiness and crying.
Even if one or several of all these teething remedies may help relieve baby's teething pain, there is still a good chance that some discomfort remains. And that her sleep will be disrupted a bit.
However, you will avoid the worst if you soothe the pain as much as you can, and stick to the advice on how to keep sleep at its best through baby teething.
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