My son is teething, any tips?

Answer 1

Do u want a cheap way???? Babies love this.... wet a wash cloth and put it in the freezer. After an hour take the wash cloth out of the freezer. This was handed down a couple of generations and it really does soothe the gums. Babies dont like their whole mouth feeling numb and yes it does work but this gives them something to soothe the gums and also help the primary teeth to come in. Plastic ring edges have been known to cut their gums and this is actually safe. With any object in your childs mouth u want to supervise.

Answer 2

this is what i found on the fallowing site


When they are teething, babies bring their hands to their mouths because pressure on the gums brings relief. Massage tends to be more soothing when it comes from someone else, and teething is no exception. A great way to comfort a teething baby is to rub the gums firmly and gently with a clean finger. The first few passes are sometimes a bit uncomfortable, but babies get more and more relaxed as the massage continues.

Providing cool things to chew on is another effective way to treat teething. Wet washcloths or terrycloth toys fresh from the fridge or freezer have been the most popular with babies and toddlers in my practice. Some are delighted with smooth, hard objects, like the handle of a hairbrush. I've not met many babies, though, who prefer soft plastic teething rings. Whatever you select, be careful that the object is not something your child might choke on.

When they still uncomfortable, they might benefit from Hyland's Homeopathic Teething Tablets or their new natural teething gel. Many parents report that these gentle remedies have been lifesavers. Infant acetaminophen or ibuprofen can provide stronger pain relief on occasion, if necessary. All of these can also help with sleep.

Benzocaine teething gels are a mixed blessing. They do reduce pain, but they can also leave a baby’s mouth feeling as if they have just been to the dentist. Some babies object to the swollen, numb sensation as much as they do to the pain. Either way, the effect of these gels is very short-lived. And they do carry a small risk of allergic reactions and decreased gag reflexes.

Answer 3

Hyland's teething tablets work great! This is was I have always used. You can also try motrin or tylenol, but I usually only use these at night to help them with the pain while they are sleeping. I would stay away from the teething gels, like orajel. Babies, especially when teething, have so much saliva in their mouths that the gels never really get a chance to absorb so that they can help.

Answer 4

hahahahaha join the club...my son has just turned 5 months and he 2 is teething!!! through some bounty club i recieved a free gift and was quite amused coz i did'nt have a clue what it was???? sad eh ,considering i have 2 quite older children!! but things are a lot different than they were a few years back!!!! anyway........i eventually worked out that it was a gum massager for teething babies..hahaha......its a little blue case and inside is a plastic thumb shield...you cover your thumb,put bonjella on either side as 1 side is a little baby toothbrush the other side is plain!! you just sit and massage the bonjela in.........my son loves it and has a good chew on my thumb at the same time!!!!! failing that why not try teething rings? just pop em in the freezer and when there frozen let your son nibble at them!!! tough work eh?? hahaha but we love it really!! by the way i believe booths or most chemists sell the gum shield and teething rings!! hope ive been of help. GOOD LUCK!! X

Answer 5

Frozen wash cloths, teething rings, and infants tylenol.
I do not reccomend frozen waffles, they break apart too easily and can choke the child.
Wet down a corner of a wash cloth, put it in the freezer, actually, do this with a few of them so that when one thaws, you have another handy and you can rotate them.

I do not use teething gels, they harden the gums and make the teething process more painful.

I do not suggest any type of herbal remedies or herbal ointments, they may be helpful for adults, but to children even a small dose can be lethal.

infants tylenol can be immensly helpful, it can help with the pain and help the baby sleep through the night relativly pain free.

best of luck

Answer 6

I swear by Nelsons teetha Teething Granules. They work really well. I also use Calgel, which is fine with the granules as they are homeopathic. I also have three teething rings which I put in the fidge over night and then use on a round, as soon as one warms up, I put it back in the fridge, and get a cold one out.

Answer 7

My baby teethed at just before 4 mos. She's 4 1/2 mos and has two teeth now. Teething blisters are normal with some babies.
First things first - a damp washcloth put in the freezer (get it to freeze solid). Katie had trouble holding on to regular "teethers", but the washcloth was big enough for her to grasp and bite down on. Also, try baby feeding spoons (rubber coated) put in the freezer. There are also teething "beads"...the look like a little necklace with oblong beads strung on them...same idea. Easy for them to hold and get to the mouth, easily tossed in freezer as necessary.
Next - Katie cut teeth with little problems, but she was ALWAYS chewing on my fingers. Once I realized she was teething (doc said no way she was), I would rub my finger on her gums. The baby WILL protest for the first minute or so, because it HURTS at first, but, after about 30 seconds, the counterpressure will start bringing relief, as well as helping the teeth to push through a little more quickly.
One reason he may be crying so much is he might be hungry, esp. if the teething is making feeding sore for him. If Kate's fussy, I always rub the orajel on about two minutes before I try to feed her. Usually it lasts long enough for her to get a 4-6oz bottle down, although you may have to do it twice (I don't use a lot, certainly less than the "pea-sized" amount recommeneded; just enough to cover the teeth coming through).
Good luck!

Answer 8

please know I'm not a mother but i have single handily raised a boy
when he started teething i gave him soft soft soft food because if you remember teeth are cutting the gum for the first time to comfort the baby get some Orel-gel an use your finger to apply just a small amount if that doesn't work get him a teething ring don't freeze it (many people do that) because that is cold and his teeth are probably vary sensitive so give it to him at room temperature and if all else fails you can go to the clinic and get a teething medication.

Answer 9

Ashton and Parsons powders are great. I gave them to my son. Dentinox teething gel is good too. You can get teething rings you put in the fridge the cold helps to soothe their sore gums

Answer 10

I don't believe in chemicals to soothe the pain. Tylenol is OK only if there is a fever associated with the issue.
Wash clothe frozen pose a hazard because they are harsh. Then you freeze them and they can chafe the gums.
I found a sugar free licorice stick, frozen, will soothe the gums. Worked for both my children and were not harmful. The flavor also helped as it was pleasant. Slushes work well too. It doesn't have to be sugary just icy cold and slushy. try freezing his fruit juice to slush.