Teething Children :)

It’s usually not very difficult to tell if your baby has started teething. Around 4-7 months you’ll notice frequent crying, red cheeks, more drooling, problems sleeping, and general fussiness. You might even notice your little one is refusing food or is trying to nibble anything he or she can get their hands on! It’s teething time Teething isn’t much fun for anyone. Seeing your child distressed or being woken up in the middle of the night can be difficult, but remember your baby has teeth breaking through their gums for the very first time, ouch! It’s important to remain patient and it’s natural to feel a little helpless. While there is no magic cure for teething there are some tricks that can help soothe the pain and keep things quiet(er), at least for a little while. Soothing your teething tot Each child is different and sometimes you have to use trial and error to get results. The first thing to remember when you have a teething tot is that distracting them from the pain will help, and there are a variety of ways you can do this. First, try affection and attention. Giving your baby plenty of cuddles and extra attention can help keep their mind off their mouth for some short term relief. Some light pressure with something cold can also help relieve sore gums, like gently rubbing or massaging the gums with a clean finger or a cold spoon. Just remember, not too hard and not too cold! A chilled washcloth can also do the trick. There are a range of teething rings available for babies to gnaw on. Chilled (not frozen) teething rings offer temporary pain relief through the pressure and cold and act as a distraction. Teething rings can be attached to your babies clothing, but never tie anything around the neck as it risks strangulation. Lots of parents choose to let their baby suck or chew on a dummy (pacifiers) as this can settle a restless baby and provide temporary relief. Using dummies is OK as long as you don’t put anything sweet on them like honey or jam (or you’ll cause decay!).