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Teething is part of a baby's development. Teething can be painful and uncomfortable, causing a baby to cry. However, there are many ways you can reduce the pain of teething, such as home remedies or outside medical care.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Home remedies

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   Use a clean finger to rub your baby's gums. The occasional use of pressure will help relieve the pain of teething. Use clean fingers to massage your baby's gums. If you are uncomfortable using your fingers, you can use a damp compress.

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   Cool your child's mouth. This can help relieve the pain of teething babies. Use some materials to cool your baby's gums and mouth.
   • You can use a cold washcloth, a cold spoon, or a chilled ring to make your baby feel comfortable.
   • You should only use cool materials, do not use anything that is frozen because it is not good for your child's health. Contact with extremely cold temperatures will damage the mouth and gums. Refrigerate silverware or mouthpiece in the refrigerator cooler instead of in the freezer.

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   Buy a baby lozenge. You can buy it online or at a pharmacy. A lozenge is a traditional mouthpiece made of small plastic that a child can chew on when his gums are itchy. In addition, you can also buy a blanket for gums for more convenience. Some tools have a vibrating mode to massage your gums and help relieve pain.

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   Give your child solid foods. Solid foods can also help if your baby is old enough to eat them. Babies can chew or gnaw on hard foods like peeled cucumbers or carrots or teething baby biscuits and the pressure can help relieve pain.
   • Observe carefully when you feed your baby hard foods or put foods in a special baby mesh bag to make sure your baby does not choke.

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   Wipe dry. Children often drool when teething. When there is a lot of drool in a child's mouth, it can cause irritation. Use a clean towel to wipe each time your child drool.
   • Lotions or creams can be applied around the child's mouth. This will avoid dry skin caused by saliva.
   • In case the rash appears, place a towel on the pillow while the baby sleeps. In addition, you should also apply baby lotion or ointment to your baby's mouth and cheeks before bed.
   • If your child drool frequently, have him wear a scarf to absorb saliva easily.
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Part 2 of 3: Methods of medical care

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   Take drugs available over the counter. If the home remedies aren't working, there are a number of over-the-counter teething baby medicines available. Give your child painkillers if teething makes them uncomfortable.
   • Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin for babies) can help with teething. However, it's best to consult your doctor about dosage and warning when taking the drug. Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age.
   • Avoid medications that contain benzocaine, a common pain reliever. In rare cases, this drug can cause a serious, dangerous condition in reducing the amount of oxygen in the blood.
   • You should take your child to your pediatrician for an appointment before taking any medicine if teething becomes severe. Make sure the pain is caused by teething and not another medical condition like ear infections.

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   Use a gums cream. You can buy this product at a pharmacy or supermarket if the methods listed above are ineffective. The gums contain an antiseptic or anesthetic. Use sugar-free gums recommended for young children. However, the cream is often washed away by saliva, so the effect will not last long. Talk to your doctor before giving this product to a child.
   • Avoid gums that contain benzocaine and don't use products not recommended by your doctor.

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   Be careful when using homeopathic methods. Many parents use this method for teething babies. While some methods may not be harmful, there is little scientific evidence about its effectiveness. Therefore, some homeopathic methods can be harmful to children.
   • Homeopathic powders or seeds sold in pharmacies are usually not harmful if they are free of sugar. However, the proof of the effectiveness of this method is still unknown. If the other methods do not improve your child's condition, you can use this powder but its effectiveness is not guaranteed.
   • Some stores sell amber bracelets or necklaces, which are helpful in relieving teething pain by releasing a little oil into the child's skin. You should be extremely cautious when deciding to use this method. Bracelets and necklaces can present a choking hazard to young children. This product may be latched on or chewed by a child, and the falling particles can cause choking. However, there are no scientific studies to prove that amber is effective in relieving pain when children teething.

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   Know when to see a doctor. Teething is a normal part of a child's development. This can be handled at home without the help of a doctor. However, if the child has a fever or becomes unusually uncomfortable, there may be an infection or illness. At that time, take your child to see a doctor as soon as possible. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Caring for teething babies

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   Take your child to the dentist. When your baby's first tooth comes in, take him or her to the dentist. Have your baby go to the dentist within 6 months after the first tooth comes in and before their first birthday. Your dentist will check and make sure the baby's teeth are developing healthy.

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   Take care of your baby's first teeth. When your baby teething, take good care of the teeth. Healthy teeth and gums are very important for a child's health.
   • Clean your child's gums with a wet towel every day to avoid producing bacteria.
   • Have your child use a soft brush when new teeth come in. Children will not know how to spit toothpaste until 3 years old. Therefore, use some fluoridated toothpaste specifically for babies and children. You should only get the amount of toothpaste with the grain of rice.

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   Avoid giving your child tooth decay with a healthy diet. When your baby begins to switch to solid foods, offer a diet that is scientific and low in sugar. Remember to brush your child's teeth after eating. Limit milk intake to children at night and avoid keeping bottles of juice or soft drink in the evening. advertisement

Advice

• Please be patient. Teething babies will feel uncomfortable, but this is only a temporary condition.