Natural Relief for Teething
Around three months of age, most babies will begin drooling. People incorrectly assume at this point that it's a sign that babies are beginning the teething process. There isn’t much you can do about excess drooling, but you will want to keep a bib or something under their chin to help keep the front of their clothes from becoming wet. If the area under their neck and chin, or their chest becomes wet and stays wet, they may develop a rash.
To help with teething pain, you can put a clean finger in their mouth and gently massage the swollen gum. You can give them a cold teething ring to chew on or freeze a banana and let them gum it. Calcium is a natural painkiller, so applying some horsetail tincture will sometimes bring much-needed relief.
Baby’s Teething Popsicle Recipe
A yummy popsicle for sore gums! When your baby is screaming with the pain of new teeth, try a cold popsicle to help relieve the pain, and delicious flavor to heal the soul.
Ingredients
4 small purple plums, washed, cut in half, seeds removed (or 1 cup sliced peaches, fresh or frozen)
1 pear, stem removed, washed, peeled, and cut into chunks
1⁄2 banana, peeled and cut into chunks
Directions
Combine the plums or peaches, pear, and banana in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth.
Pour the mixture into eight popsicle molds.
Freeze for 1 hour or until solid
Tips on How to Handle Teething
Rub their gums with a clean finger
Allow baby to chew on dried fruit, if food has been introduced and tolerated well
A natural teething gel may help provide relief
Clean baby's teeth twice daily with a soft toothbrush and baby toothpaste (optional)
To build healthy teeth, add fruits to sweeten food such as plums apricots or bananas instead of sugary treats
Freeze breastmilk in an ice cube tray or silicone mold and rub it on their sore gums
If you are breastfeeding while your child cuts new teeth, you may experience biting. If this occurs you can stop the nursing session and tell them they can only continue if they don't bite.
Symptoms such as a runny nose, diaper rash, fussiness, slight fever, and excessive drooling or chewing on everything do not always equal a tooth coming in. Some babies are naturally more prone to drooling, and babies like to experience different textures by putting things in their mouth. A good way to tell if they're actually teething is if you see a tooth poking through the gums. If a baby is actually teething, you'll see the tooth fully appear in 3 to 4 day's time.
Note: Teething pain does not last for weeks. If your baby is experiencing discomfort or symptoms over time it is likely a different issue that you want to discuss with your healthcare provider.