Again, probably teething. The painful process in which teeth break through the gums can last, according to pediatrician Dr. Jen Trachtenberg , on and off from when little ones are 4 months old up until they turn 2 years old. There are lots of products on the market designed to relieve the ache of teething, so we turned to pediatricians, pediatric dentists, and baby-gear experts to find ones that are both safe and effective. Among the experts we spoke with, the most commonly recommended product is one that you probably already own: a washcloth.
Danielle Lombardi, a pediatric dentist at Park Smiles NYC , adds that you can try wetting one with chilled chamomile for pain relief. Lombardi says she often recommends teething rings that can be refrigerated.
Most experts, including Lombardi, recommend BPA-free rings like these that are made from food-grade silicone , which are easy to clean and disinfect. The instructions that come with the ring should tell you how long to chill it for. If your baby is chewing One of the signs that your baby is teething is that they start to chew on their fingers, toys or other objects they get hold of. You could also try giving your baby a crust of bread or a breadstick. Always stay close when your baby is eating in case they choke.
Find out what to do if your baby starts choking It's best to avoid rusks because nearly all brands contain some sugar. Teething gels There's a lack of evidence that teething gels are effective. General oral pain relief gels are not suitable for children. Paracetamol and ibuprofen for teething If your baby is in pain, you may want to give them a sugar-free painkilling medicine. Children under 16 years old should not have aspirin. Always follow the instructions that come with the medicine.
If you're not sure, speak to your GP or pharmacist. Parents can't get enough of the lovely smell of this natural teething oil, which contains a bouquet of sweet-smelling, pain-relieving, calming ingredients like a rnica, sweet almond, olive and sunflower oils, Roman chamomile, lavender and spearmint. Simply massage the oil into baby's cheeks to soothe teething discomfort. Made with chamomile, Weleda's gorgeous natural product doesn't just ease teething troubles, it can also help put colicky babies at ease.
Enjoyed our roundup of the best teething gels? We've got a whole parenting section for you to browse. Looking for a teething toy to help soothe the pain? Check out our selection of the best teething toys , right here. Jump directly to the content. It clearly makes her feel better. Available from: Amazon , Boots and Asda. Available from: Amazon , Boots and Mothercare.
Best known for its nourishing, natural skincare products, Weleda is a pioneer in green beauty and its Chamomilla Granules contain only two ingredients; sugar and Matricaria chamomilla radix chamomile root extract. The Chamomilla Granules can also help babies with colic, another good reason to give them a go, and they can be dissolved in boiled water for smaller babies.
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