Help! My Baby Is Teething!



Posted: Monday, May 11, 2009

by David Cummings
Bustling Baby

It is very difficult for parents to watch their happy babies be completely uncomfortable and inconsolable during teething. Since your baby is not able to communicate the pain to you it is even more challenging. Fortunately, there are several home remedies to help alleviate teething pain which are quite simple to do.

First of all be sure to check with your doctor before you give your baby any medication. Every baby is different and only your doctor can let you know if certain medications are safe for your baby. Putting alcohol on baby's gums is a common old wives tale. You should never give your baby any amount of alcohol. Any amount of alcohol is bad for your baby and should be avoided. There are many natural ways that you can help your baby with teething which have no adverse side effects.

A wet washcloth is very simple, and will often greatly help with the pain incurred from teething. Often babies will love chewing on the washcloth, and this will keep them happy and pain free for hours. Many babies love the feel of cold water, and the cold often helps combat the pain.

If your baby is old enough to eat, there are many simple foods that can be frozen to help with teething. Baby can have the opportunity to suck and chew with a frozen banana, which not only tastes good but helps relieve teething discomfort. You can also freeze a bagel, and let your baby suck on it. The only problem with using frozen foods as a teething remedy is that you have to make sure your baby cannot get a big enough piece of the food that they could choke. As soon as your baby has front teeth, you need to carefully watch to make sure a large piece of food is not bitten off. One way to prevent your baby from getting pieces of food which are too large is to buy a mesh food teether. These mesh teethers allow you to put the food inside it, while preventing your baby from getting large chunks of food.

You can also try massaging your baby's gums with your finger. Make sure your finger is clean, then very gently massage the area where the tooth is coming in. You can adjust the pressure of your massage depending on the preference of your baby. You can also get a plastic toothbrush that fits over your finger. These often have ridges that feel good when you rub them on your baby's gums.

The good news is no matter how hard it is for your baby to go through, teething doesn't last forever. Before you know it your baby's teething pain will be over, and you will be dealing with different childhood issues.

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David Cummings is a devoted family member and regular author on parenting and family topics. He is devoted to helping parents create quality time with their families and assisting children-centric organizations as well. He manages Bustling Baby, LLC - a family-oriented store that makes parenting life easier and fun, including the Acella Sport Travel System and Eddie Bauer Bassinets

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