{"id":7402,"date":"2016-09-22T08:49:46","date_gmt":"2016-09-22T12:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-well.ca\/?p=7402"},"modified":"2026-07-03T13:49:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T17:49:25","slug":"baby-teething-survival-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/baby-teething-survival-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Teething Survival Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text]If your baby is suddenly irritable, drooling up a storm, and putting everything they can get their hands on in their mouth, chances are they\u2019re teething. From around three months until upwards of age two, teething is a persistent nemesis for babies and their parents. While there\u2019s no way around breaking in those important baby teeth, and although it\u2019s painful (for everyone), there are some ways to make baby more comfortable when teething is at its worst.<\/p>\n

Teethers<\/h4>\n

First, give them safe comforting toys to chew to oblivion. Teething babies love chewing and sucking on things \u2013 it provides them with relief and distraction not to mention develops their fine motor skills as they\u2019re constantly putting things in their mouths. Just make sure the materials teethers are made from are safe!\u00a0Chewbeads<\/a> has really cute teethers in muted colours and varying textures, as well as lovely necklaces for mom. There are also beautiful wooden teethers<\/a> and the ever-popular Sophie the Giraffe<\/a> made from natural rubber and food paint.<\/p>\n

Pain Relief<\/h4>\n

Babies can benefit from low-grade pain relief by wearing teething necklaces<\/a> made from amber. These cute necklaces and bracelets<\/a> actually release tree-based succinic acid into the skin, acting as a natural anti-inflammatory. Baby\u2019s swollen gums will find relief and they\u2019ll look adorable!\u00a0 When pain is at its worst, massage the gums with a clean wash cloth from the freezer. The cold and gentle pressure will sooth baby\u2019s gums right away. There are teething tools that do an excellent job of this as well \u2013 check out Zoli Chubby Gum Massager Sticks<\/a> or the RazBaby textured soother<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When baby\u2019s pain is peaking, there are some stronger ways to sooth their pain. You can try homeopathic remedies such as Camilia<\/a> and Homeocan Kids 0-9<\/a> oral solutions. These liquid solutions sooth the whole mouth without dyes or preservatives. There\u2019s also pain relief on contact, with Baby Orajel<\/a> that you apply right to the swollen gum. As with most remedies, start with the most gentle and work your way up if pain persists.<\/p>\n

For New Teeth<\/h4>\n

And when those little teeth finally do appear, don\u2019t forget to keep them clean! I like the Nuk 3 sided finger brush and fluoride-free tooth paste<\/a>, which is safe for ages three months and up. There are also some really cute child tooth brushes which are safe enough for baby to use herself, like the Baby Banana Infant Tooth Brush<\/a>. The Canadian Dental Association<\/a> reminds us that unless a child is at high risk of tooth decay (which is to be determined by a dentist), they do not need fluoride tooth paste until over age three, so make sure you\u2019re using fluoride-free tooth paste for your little ones!<\/p>\n

Have your kids gone through teething? What are your tips and tricks? Let us know in the comments![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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