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Simple Home Remedies to Sooth Teething

By David Cummings

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Published: 29May2009
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Teething is very hard for both your baby and you. Some babies are lucky enough to go through the whole teething process without much pain or discomfort. Unfortunately most babies are not this lucky. As a parent it is so hard to watch your baby in pain. It's also hard to deal with teething because your baby is so little you can't explain to them why they are so uncomfortable. These home remedies for teething are all very simple, and will help you get though those long, hard nights of teething.

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. An old wives tale that many people swear by is to put alcohol on your babies gums. You should never give your baby any amount of alcohol. Even a tiny amount of alcohol is very bad for your baby, and can affect them badly in many ways or even kill them. 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. Frozen banana's taste good, and give the baby an opportunity to suck and chew, which should help relieve the discomfort of teething. 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. Once your baby has one or two front teeth, you will need to watch carefully to make sure they do not bite off a chunk of the food. 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.

David Cummings is a devoted parent and author on family topics. He is dedicated to helping parents improve family time together and to ensuring a brighter future for all children via contributions to children organizations. David is the General Manager for Bustling Baby, LLC - a company that knows the hectic parenting lifestyle and offers products to make life with baby easier, such as quality Eddie Bauer Bassinets

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