My baby is 3 months and she's teething...?

Question

What to do?
Also, is there anything that I can use to keep mosqitos away from her?

Answer 1

The symptoms most likely to trouble a teether include:
• Drooling (which can lead to a facial rash)
• Gum swelling and sensitivity
• Irritability or fussiness
• Biting behavior
• Refusing food
• Sleep problems
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Give your child something to chew on, such as a firm rubber teething ring or a cold washcloth. If your baby is old enough to eat solids, he may also get some relief from cold foods such as applesauce or yogurt. Giving him a hard, unsweetened teething cracker such as zwieback to gnaw on is another time-honored trick. (Avoid carrots, as they can be a choking hazard.) Simply rubbing a clean finger gently but firmly over your baby's sore gums can ease the pain temporarily, too.

If these methods aren't working, some doctors recommend giving a teething baby a small dose of children's pain reliever such as infants' acetaminophen — but check with your doctor before giving your baby any medication. (Never give your baby aspirin or even rub it on his gums to ease the pain. The use of aspirin in children is associated with Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition.)

You can also rub your baby's gums with a topical pain relief gel such as Orajel or Zilactin, but most pediatricians advise against it: If too much gel is used, it can numb the back of your baby's throat and weaken his gag reflex (which helps prevent him from choking on his own saliva). The gels are generally safe to use, but in rare cases can cause an allergic reaction.

If drool causes a rash on your baby's face, wipe, but don't rub, the drool away with a soft cotton cloth. You can also smooth petroleum jelly on his chin before a nap or bedtime to protect the skin from further irritation.

If your child has all the signs of teething — heavy drooling, swollen gums — but also seems to be having unusual pain (crying inconsolably is a big clue), call his doctor. Teething shouldn't be an excruciating ordeal for a baby.


There is mosquito netting for babies available at some baby stores to fit over your stroller.......
that is the best way.......or use SKINTASTIC......
and spray it on your hand......and rub it sparingly on your daughter's exposed areas......
or just keep her indoors at the times mostquitos come out.

Answer 2

The best thing I found for teething is Anbusol liquid. It can be applied much easier than a gel, which I find just slides round the mouth in one lump. If you try it on your tongue, you can feel how effective it is.
As for the mosqitos, I have never had a problem like that. I know you can get repellents for this but I couldn't tell you how effective they are. Sorry.xxxx

Answer 3

I agree with your husband in some respect if you interfere and do give him pain relief without them knowing thats gonna cause WW3. On the other hand i agree with you the wee lamb sounds as though he's in pain and i would tell your brother that it is really difficult for you to have to watch him as you think he's in pain teething and they may have to find alternative childcare till he's seen the doctor (probably only to have teething confirmed) hope this helps and gl xx

Answer 4

An infants gums start to get harder and ready for teething at this age (not that the teeth will cut) some may be so lucky.
there are a lot of teething gels out there that you can use.
Not sure about the mossies though

Answer 5

My baby was 3 months old too. The teething rings were too big (but he loves them now). A little infant Tylenol helped with the crankiness. I would let him bit my finger, the counter pressure is supposed to help.

But what I found most helpful was a bottle with cold water. He loved it. The cold water soothed is poor gums, and help prevent dehydration due to all the drooling!

Answer 6

give her something cold, like a damp wash cloth from the freezer, to chew on. And Infant motrin or advil. Tylenol doesnt work for the swelling of teething and so it doesnt help.

You can buy infant bug lotion. Or rub her with a drier sheet (if her skin isnt sensitive) or stick them around her in her carrier. Just one should do. Works like a charm.

Answer 7

My son enjoys chewing on anything he can get into his mouth. I try to wet a burp cloth with ice cold water and let him chew on that for a little while. He likes it.
Also, there is baby Orajel that works. Just don't overdo it. It can numb their entire mouth and make them create extra saliva.
For mosquitoes, I use Avon products - the Skin-So-Soft line.

Answer 8

first get some soft foods like "Puffs" there great for teething. Then get some squishy toys for her to chew and suck on. Put some mosquitos lotion on her. if ur sitting outside at ur house with her get the mosquitos candels. that should help.

Answer 9

About the teething get some HIGHLANDS TEETHING TABLETS at your local supermarket in the vitamin section they work wonders & are all natural.

Answer 10

u can always get one of those teething rings that u can put in the freezer cause those help a lot