Nothing tugs at a parent’s heartstrings more than hearing baby’s painful cries when he or she is teething. There are some natural remedies that can be used to soothe a teething baby during the daytime hours.
For some babies who experience most of their teething pain at night, parents may need to use stronger, medicinal remedies to help baby get some sleep while teething.
During the daytime hours, babies who are drooling excessively, grabbing at their mouths, and trying to chew on everything in sight might need some relief for those emerging teeth.
Some professionals claim that baby’s very first teeth to come in are the most painful for baby. Parents may see a different situation. When the molars erupt, the baby can also experience pain that will keep him or her from a good night’s sleep.
These top 5 natural remedies are for soothing a teethign baby that does not have an accompanying fever of more an 101 degrees.
Top 5 Natural Remedies for Soothing a Teething Baby
Natural Teething Remedy 1: Teethers
Teethers come in all shapes and sizes. A useful and natural remedy for a teething baby is any liquid-filled teether that can be refrigerated for frozen. The cold temperature soothes and numbs baby’s gums, without making a mess because the liquid is contained. This is best used for daytime relief.
Natural Teething Remedy 2: Frozen Bananas
For babies who are eating solid foods, and have already been introduced to fruit, a frozen banana does wonders. Take a banana and peel it. If you leave the peel on and then freeze it, you will not be able to peel it very easily. Cut the banana in half. Cut off the tips and remove the “stringy” pieces. Place the banana half in a freezer bag or other plastic bag.
When the baby is experiencing teething pain during the day, take one of the half bananas out of the freezer and out of the plastic bag. Either hold the banana for the baby, or let him or her hold it and chew on it.
The good thing about using a frozen banana is that the baby will be able to gum it and very small pieces of the banana will come off, not large chunks.
Natural Teething Remedy 3: Frozen Facecloth
Some parents swear by the frozen facecloth method. They freeze a facecloth or two and let the teething baby chew on it.
Natural Teething Remedy 4: Rub Ice on Gums
Rugging ice on the gums can be tricky depending on the size and shape of the ice cubes in your freezer. If you can find icicle-shaped ice cube trays, they will come in handy. Rub an ice cube on baby’s gums. This provides very temporary relief, but it might be enough.
Natural Teething Remedy 5: All-Fruit Popsicles
For older babies and toddlers experiencing teething pain, all-fruit Popsicles can provide the same relief as rubbing ice on the gums. This method works for older children. The child may only take a few licks or sucks off thePopsicle. Brush baby’s teeth when done.
Natural Teething Remedy 6: Gum Cleaner
Purchase a small rubber gum cleaner. The gum cleaner fits on your index finger. Parents can gently use the gum cleaner to massage baby’s gums. It’s also useful for applying medicine when needed.
Natural Teething Remedy 7: Chamomile Tea Bag
A cooled chamomile tea bag can be gently rubbed onto a baby’s gums. Do not use this remedy if allergies run in the family, as some people with allergies cannot tolerate herbal teas. Also, do not leave the tea bag with the baby, as the tea bag can open or tear.
