MY BABY IS TEETHING AND WON’T STOP CRYING –

HELPFUL TEETHING REMEDIES

Presentation prepared by Family First Pediatrics

The teething process can cause discomfort,

restlessness, and frustration for both parents and

children. Knowing what to expect and how to make

the teething process easier for your little one

can help you manage.

What is teething and what stages should I expect?

The first tooth usually

begins sprouting through

the gums when your baby

is between 4 and 7 months

old.

The first teeth your child

develops are called

deciduous teeth, or “baby

teeth,” because they are

temporary.

The first stage involves the development of

“milk teeth” below the gums and usually

concludes at 6 months.

In stage two, teeth begin to emerge through

the gums at 6 to 10 months.

By stage three, the primary molars fully

develop through the first year.

Teething Remedies

Oftentimes, simple at home remedies can

do just the trick for your little one. If your

child is experiencing persistent discomfort

from teething, here are a few remedies that

can help alleviate the symptoms.

Keep your child relaxed

When your baby begins to teethe, consider what you normally do to relax your child. Whether it is

rocking them in your arms or singing a popular

lullaby, keeping your child relaxed can improve

their discomfort.

Use cold or frozen objects.

Giving cold or frozen objects to your baby to

chew on can help distract them from crying. Another useful remedy for teething

babies is ice cubes. Ice cubes slightly numb the

interior of the gums alleviating discomfort from inflammation.

Use frozen food-based items

Completely freezing food items, such as a

banana, and giving it to your baby can oftentimes relieve inflammation. In addition to bananas, you

can also use large carrots or celery to help

alleviate the pain associated with teething.

Apply pressure to the gums

Before offering your child something cold, try applying gentle

pressure to the gums first. This can help

increase blood flow and reduce inflammation and teething pain.

Teething gels

Teething gels should only be used as a very last

resort. A small amount of teething gel can be placed directly onto the sore gum

with a clean finger. It’s important to remember

that teething gels provide only provide temporary relief from teething pain and shouldn’t be used more than twice a day.

Ensuring Safety with Your at-Home Remedies

Your baby should not use remedies that

involve freezing cold objects for more

than 45 minutes. When offering your

baby a frozen food item, always consider

the size of the food to ensure your child

doesn’t choke on it.

The Oviedo Pediatrician team at Family First

Pediatrics puts your child’s health and well

being as our main priority. Feel free to give

us a call at (407) 335-4760 or schedule an

appointment online.

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