What can I do for my teething baby?
Teething can cause some discomfort in the days surrounding when the tooth comes in, but this should not really last longer than 2-3 days. Symptoms that last longer than that are likely due to something other than teething and may need an evaluation from your pediatrician.
Most babies do not need medications to get through teething, and we don’t recommend teething tablets, gels, or amber necklaces, because all have risks. But there are some things you can try if you find your little one is fussy.
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Silicone teethers (Pick teethers that are easy to grip and not filled with gel, in case they break. They can be chilled in the fridge but should not be frozen. Always supervise your child closely if they have a teething toy, and be sure to clean and sanitize them as needed).
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Breastmilk/formula/puree popsicles
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Cold washcloth (Tie a knot in a washcloth and then dip the end in breastmilk/formula/water. Place in a ziploc in the freezer for 15-30 minutes. These are particularly soothing because they are easier to gnaw on and for baby to manipulate into all areas of the gums).
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Gum massage (You can do this with a clean finger or a silicone brush).
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A cold spoon (Chill a spoon in the fridge and hold against the gum).
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A pacifier (My kids always liked this: dip a pacifier in water, breastmilk or formula and chill for 15-30 minutes).
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Snuggles (Skin-to-skin is known to be soothing even beyond the newborn stage. Cuddles and nursing can be very helpful to get your baby-and you-through this phase).
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Ibuprofen and/or Tylenol (These medications can be used as needed for 2-3 days if none of the other measures seem to be working. Ibuprofen should never be used under 6 months of age. Always be sure to follow the directions on the medication bottle and check in with your pediatrician as needed).
Things to avoid
Just because there are products on the market does not mean that those products are safe or recommended (or effective).
Many teething tablets and gels have been recalled by the FDA and are generally unregulated, so they have variable amounts of listed ingredients. Some of those ingredients can be risky for infants (such as belladonna or benzocaine).
There is no scientific evidence that supports the use of amber teething necklaces, and they are a significant strangulation risk.
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