HOW CAN YOU STOP OR RELIEVE TEETHING PAIN IN BABIES?

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HOW CAN YOU STOP OR RELIEVE TEETHING PAIN IN
BABIES?

• How can you stop or relieve teething pain in
  babies -- and what are the signs baby is
  teething? When it comes to your baby, everything
  within reach seems to end up in his mouth. Hes
  gnawing on toys, his toes, and even on you but,
  is it tactile learning or a sign of teeth looming
  underneath those pink gums? A new tooth likely
  equals teething pain, but you may be able to help
  your little guy through the discomfort. Learn
  more about how to handle teething pain in babies
  here.

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HOW CAN YOU STOP OR RELIEVE TEETHING PAIN IN
BABIES?

• Signs of teethingWhen will your baby start
  teething? According to Nelson's Textbook of
  Pediatrics, you may spot some pearly whites in
  your sweet peas choppers between five and seven
  months of age, with the bottom teeth typically
  making an appearance before the top ones.
• Irritability
• Biting and gnawing
• Gum swelling
• Chin rash

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HOW CAN YOU STOP OR RELIEVE TEETHING PAIN IN
BABIES?

• Disrupted sleeping pattern
• Cold-like symptoms, drooling, diarrhea, or
  low-grade fever - Although these teething
  symptoms are up for debate, some swear that these
  symptoms are a sign of teeth to come. However, if
  any symptoms are paired with a high fever or
  other signs of illness, contact your pediatrician
  for his or her opinion.

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HOW CAN YOU STOP OR RELIEVE TEETHING PAIN IN
BABIES?

• The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  (AAPD) recommends parents use a clean teething
  ring, a chilled teething ring or cold wet
  washcloth for teething babies, advises Dr. Liu.
• Chilled pacifier - Similar to a chilled teething
  ring, stock the fridge or freezer with binkies
  and swap them out when teething discomfort makes
  an appearance.
• Gum massage Massaging his inflamed gums with
  your clean finger may be just what the doctor
  ordered to counteract the pressure from the tooth
  below.
• Cold foods For the youngest teethers, mesh
  baby-safe feeders filled with age-appropriate
  frozen fruit can offer relief without the risk of
  choking. If your tot is old enough, cold foods
  like popsicles may soothe sore gums.
• Over-the-counter medicine - Baby Tylenol or
  Motrin (check with a pharmacist for the correct
  dosage), teething gel, and homeopathic teething
  tablets may give your darling the relief he needs
  to get some rest when teething pain prevails.
• Acupressure - "Massage your baby's toes, paying
  extra attention to joints of the toes, offers
  Monika Benoit BA, CH, HHP, Holistic Health
  Practitioner. According to acupressure theory,
  this stimulates energy meridians that directly
  connect to the mouth and teeth, providing
  drug-free pain relief for your baby's sore gums.

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HOW CAN YOU STOP OR RELIEVE TEETHING PAIN IN
BABIES?

• Over-the-counter medicine - Baby Tylenol or
  Motrin (check with a pharmacist for the correct
  dosage), teething gel, and homeopathic teething
  tablets may give your darling the relief he needs
  to get some rest when teething pain prevails.
• Acupressure - "Massage your baby's toes, paying
  extra attention to joints of the toes, offers
  Monika Benoit BA, CH, HHP, Holistic Health
  Practitioner. According to acupressure theory,
  this stimulates energy meridians that directly
  connect to the mouth and teeth, providing
  drug-free pain relief for your baby's sore gums.

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