Baby Teething Remedies and Symptoms

While the appearance of your baby’s first tooth may be a joyful experience for you, it may cause a lot of pain and discomfort for the child. Children, unlike adults develop a set of 20 primary teeth. The first tooth begins to push its way out when the baby is around 3-4 months old. By the time the child is six years of age, all the teeth will have developed, after which they begin to fall off one by one, starting with the ones that showed up first. By the time the child is about 12 years of age the entire set will have fallen off. Teething can be quite a painful experience for a child, particularly when the first tooth starts to push its way out of the gum...

Baby Teething Symptoms

The symptoms associated with teething vary from one child to another. While some may experience a mild fever or chin rash others may display symptoms such as gnawing, biting and drooling. Here are a few baby teething home remedies that can help in easing your child’s discomfort. Clove oil is known to be very effective in combating pain that is associated with teething, as it possesses numbing and warming properties. Gently massage 1-2 drops of clove oil on to the child’s sore gums. Do not use an excessive amount of clove oil, as it can upset the child’s stomach. Another very effective remedy is the use of natural licorice sticks. This herb is available in a large number of health food stores. The licorice sticks will help in cooling and numbing the baby’s gum. Have the baby chew on a stick a licorice stick; this will be a treat for the child as well, as the herb has a very pleasant taste.

Another herb that is also very useful is wild fennel. Chewing on a few leaves of wild fennel will also help in providing relief. Vanilla extract is also known to work well on teething babies. Gently massage a drop or two of vanilla extract on the child’s gums, twice a day. Firstly, this remedy will help in reducing pain due to its cooling effect and secondly, it will have a numbing effect as the extract contains alcohol. Please bear in mind that it is important to consult the child’s pediatrician, before implementing any of these baby teething remedies.

Baby Teething Remedies

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