1. How to help your baby during
teething stage?
How to help your baby during teething stage?
During teething stage it is common that the babies avoid feeding due to sore swelled
gums. Listen to your babies needs and give them lots of attention and attend to their
needs.
*For Sore and Swollen gums:
Rub your baby’s gums with clean fingers and apply gentle pressure.
Babies in this stage like biting on toys and mums jewelry.
Make sure that you are wearing clean baby teething friendly jewelry at this stage
which will make it easy for your baby to grab and suck on the teething jewelry.
Buy some teething aid toys that can be cleaned and sterilized. Keep your babies toys
clean.
Avoid wearing jewelry that could cause choking hazards.
Avoid having toys that may break into pieces when bitten by the baby and may cause
choking hazards.
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*Drooling
Drooling can cause dribble rash around your babies face and under the chin. To avoid
this always make sure your babies face is wiped with a clean damp cloth. Wearing a
bib that is closer to the neckline and specially made for this stage can avoid dribble
rash.
*Swelled gums
Ask your doctor for advice on special gels that assist to relieve swelled gums.
Offering special teething aids that can be chilled can assist during this stage.
2. *Refusing Food & Disturbed sleep patterns
This is common during teething. As a mum you can listen to your babies needs and
keep your baby calm and comfortable as you can. Babies need attention, love and
comfort the most at this stage of life.
*Might get high fever
High fever is common during teething. Offering children’s paracetamol may help to
relieve fever. However it is advisable to check with your doctor for advice if you’re
worried about the situation.
*Biting & needing to suck on anything they get
Offer Cold teething rings or frozen food in a safer manner that avoids choking.
Provide safe teething jewelry and teething toys for your baby to chew on.
*Crying and unsettled behavior
It is better to avoid going out in crowded places and socializing at this stage. It will be
hard to settle your baby and better to keep your baby closer to you at home .Spend
lots of time with him or her comforting her through teething stage.Taking a stroll to
the park will benefit both you and baby.
If you have any further questions regarding how to help your baby during teething
stage please contact us directly or leave a comment below.