Stages of teething is difficult for any baby. Sometimes, parents do not understand that the baby is undergoing teething and therefore, can't treat it properly. Here are some baby teething symptoms:
- Constant crying
- Decreased or nil appetite
- Lack of sleep
- Mild diarrhea symptoms
- Skin rashes
- Drooling
- Soreness of gum
- Constant fussing
- Rubbing cheek or ear
- Trying to chew anything that the baby comes in contact with
Baby Teething Solutions At Home
- Give the child teething rings or tablets to chew on. Teething tablets are soft on gums and melts in mouth. Teething rings are filled with liquid and are made for the child to keep chewing upon. Before using, refrigerate it.
- See if the bottle nipple is causing problem like it has become hard or worn off. Change it and use soft ones made with good quality rubber.
- To relax the gums, give the child clean cloths to chew upon. Another option is to massage the gums slowly or apply pressure on it as it soothes the gum muscles.
- Apply cold objects on gums. For instance, you can use ice cubes or cool cloths and hold it to the child's gums but never hold it for long as the baby might catch cold.
- If home treatments do not work, try using simple medicines available at medical shops that will numb the gum pain temporarily. To stop baby teething pain, never give medicines containing aspirin. Usually ibuprofen or acetaminophen work all time. However, check with the chemist as there are certain medicines which should not be given to babies lesser than 6 months of age.
Consult doctors to solve baby teething problems. It is important to administer medicines only in guidance by the doctor. Generally, the home treatments work but sometimes doctor's opinion is needed for severe problem.
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