Tips To Help Early Teethers

As she is so young, she can’t hold teething toys. I tried holding them for her in her mouth but she just licked them and didn’t really get the point of it. I would try them first if you have them. As that didn’t help, I  rubbed her dummy around her gums and then she will eventually just suckle on it and calm down. She also loves to hold hands, but this seems to be her holding my finger and bringing it into her mouth to chew or suckle on. If you run your finger under a cold tap til it’s cold and then do it, it really helps.

There are so many out there so have a look and see what you fancy. Obviously if you have any concerns consult a doctor or pharmacist. I opted for Dentinox*. It has really worked wonders and does help her calm down a bit if she’s gets upset and start crying about her teeth playing her up.

This is enjoyable and obvious one. Give your baby all the cuddles they need. If Lily is having a particularly bad day, she gets very clingy and we just sit and cuddle most of the day. Have feeds, watch some baby sensory and just chill. She’s a very content baby that sleeps a lot so she will happily cuddle and just fall asleep for a while, which I love and a lot of people have said enjoy it while you can. So I will do just that.

When all else fails, I have given her Calpol (paracetamol)*. This always helps her calm down after 15-20 minutes. I don’t give it her all the time only if its really needed. But again, any concerns, consult a doctor or pharmacist. I am just giving my experience and story.I hope this helps, teething is never easy from what I have seen from friends babies and now myself with Lily. If you have any tips, let me know in the comments below.

*Disclaimer: All medications are given to your child at your own risk. I am not in the medical profession, so if you have any queries about teething or medication, please ask the appropriate healthcare provider.