Natural Ways to Ease Teething Pain

No doubt about it, your baby's teething stage is a trying time
for you and your little one. When you consider the many growing pains
your child must endure through the different stages of his/her life,
waiting for those teeth to break through the skin may seem the most
frustrating of all the firsts. Your child will cry and gnash his/her
gums, and you'll cry as well trying to figure out how to relieve your
child's soreness. Of course, there are many products available used to
numb a child's gum area and hopefully lessen the pain, but if you're the
type of parent interested in natural methods of child care there are
methods you can adopt.
So let's say you are not interested in
over-the-counter applications that are not natural, and your local
holistic health shop has nothing available. Now what? It's time to use
your wits and what you have on hand to help your baby. Here are a few
suggestions that may alleviate the teething pain.
1) Ice. Ice may
be used gently to soothe the teething ache. You can freeze filtered
water in a BPA-free tray and use the cubes when needed. Be sure to have a
good grip on the ice and hold your baby upright, and use a bib to catch
the melt off.
2) Breastfeeding. This is the most natural way to
feed your baby, but did you know it's also a good way to help your child
through this process? The contact you enjoy with your baby as you nurse
calms your child and the pressure of his/her gums on your skin can help
relieve the pain.
3) Clove oil. Your grandmother may have used
this as a teething remedy - clove oil is all-natural and known to help
with tooth pain. However, it should be used sparingly and not directly
on your child's mouth. Dilute a small amount of clove oil with another
edible oil that won't harm your baby (olive oil or almond oil may work)
before applying to gums.
4) Cool washcloth. A natural fiber cloth,
dampened and frozen or simply soaked in cold water, is a good
alternative to the ice treatment if you worry about accidentally
dropping the ice. The good thing about applying pressure to the gums
with a washcloth is that you can adjust how cold to make the cloth so
your baby is comfortable.
When you find the method that works best
for you, apply it when necessary. Teething is part of the growing
process, and while it can be a frustrating time, you definitely don't
want to miss that first tooth.

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