Your baby is cranky, tired, crying, irritable, in pain, can't eat, won't drink, having a hard time sleeping, he/she has a fever, his/her gums are swollen, he/she has diarrhea and a diaper rash to top it off. The cause...teeth! There are many ways you can help your little one ease the pain of teething. Here are some tips
For the pain
Cold & Hard - Frozen wet wash cloths, icy water, teething rings, frozen vegetables, unopened freezes, rice rusks, your little one will most of the time find something to chew on such as a toy.
Cuddles & Snuggles - When nothing else works and your child is refusing everything sometimes all he/she needs is to snuggle and be cuddled. Rocking your cranky baby can help them fall asleep. Sing a song, try to distract them, get their favorite teddy bear or blanket.
Orajel - There is baby Orajel available at every pharmacy, they have
*Orajel nighttime formula which does help a lot at bed time because there is added pain reliever in it.
*Orajel smart dose, it's quick and easy, no need to unscrew a cap and try to squeeze what's left in the tube. Orajel smart dose is a pre-measured pump so there's no need to worry about what exactly a "pea sized" amount is, it gives you the perfect amount of gel every time.
*Orajel teething swabs are great for the molars, they are also great if your little one tends to bite whenever you try to put Orajel in their mouth.
*Orajel cooling cucumber gel provides the quick pain relief medicine combined with cucumber extract to help cool and soothe painful, swollen, irritated gums. You can put this product in the refrigerator for an extra cooling feeling.
*Orajel Naturals Gel is made with Eugenol, it is dye free, alcohol free and benzocaine free. It is safe and effective. Eugenol comes from the clove plant. All natural.
Baby Tylenol - This is good for when your baby is in pain and nothing is helping, it is also good for when baby has a fever.
For the rashes - If your child has a diaper rash along with diarrhea be sure to say goodbye to the baby wipes for a little bit until the rash is gone, instead use a warm wet baby wash cloth. After each diaper change use a hair dryer on the coolest setting and far from your babys body, wave the hair dryer around your babys bottom area until it is completely dried. Do not let your child sit in a soiled diaper, as soon as you notice it...change it. Avoid giving your child apple juice prune juice etc. as this can cause diarrhea. It is a good idea to let your little one go nude for a few hours a day when he/she has a diaper rash.
To avoid a facial rash around your little ones mouth, use a wash cloth and always wipe away the drool.
There is no magical age when babies will get their first tooth, if your child has not yet started teething, be prepared because it is coming with a bang! Be sure to have all the items you need, teething rings, Orajel, Tylenol, rocking chair, ice etc.
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