Teething can be an uncomfortable and frustrating time for you and your baby. Here are a few simple things to help with the pain and discomfort
- Frozen washcloths - just wet a few wash cloths, wring out the excess water, and put each one into an individual bag in the freezer. Your baby will love the soothing effect of the cold ice
- Ice cubes/frozen fruit in a mesh teether bag (try bananas)
- Baltic amber teething necklace - I was skeptical of this at first but after reading reviews online and talking to various friends I decided to order one to give it a try. Lewis started teething very early, at 4 months, and has since been plagued with excessive amounts of drool and discomfort. I was excited to try a more natural approach to curing his pain. After trying it out for a few weeks I wasn't sure that I could tell a difference in his overall mood/drool level so I decided to take it off for a few days. A day or two after I removed it I noticed a marked increase in his drool levels! He even lost his voice for a few days because of all of his drool. Only a few hours after putting his necklace back on his drool cleared up and his temperament improved. I would definitely recommend getting a necklace before turning to medication. It is a safe and natural way to deal with teething discomfort. Many necklaces have breakaway clasps if you are worried about your little one wearing a necklace while sleeping. Lewis doesn't even notice that he is wearing his, it usually just stays underneath his clothing.
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