How to Relieve an Infant's Pain Caused By Teething

A teething child is a miserable child. Their gums are sore and swollen causing the child to cry out in pain. These tips can give your child some relief from their teething pain.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

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   Infant's Ibuprofen (Motrin)
   Ibuprofen will reduce the swelling of the child's gums. The swelling caused by the teeth (or tooth) that is trying to break the gum produces painful pressure. You can give a child Ibuprofen every 6-8 hours, if needed.

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   All-Natural Teething Tablets
   These homeopathic tablets are 100% natural, have no side effects, and dissolve completely. They will reduce the symptoms of restlessness and irritability caused from teething. My favorite teething tablets are made by Hyland's. (See Left)

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   A Creative Chew Toy
   Once a child gets a little older their teething toy is the last thing they seem to want to put in their mouth. They rather put a random object they find lying around the house. I found that cold objects keep them interested and helps reduce the swelling. Try a frozen crinkle french fry. It is food so the child automatically wants it. Also, only a little of the fry comes off at a time because it thaws very slowly.

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   Pure Vanilla Extract
   Apply a small amount of the extract onto your finger and rub onto the child's gum. This helps in a few ways. The extract causes a warming effect caused by the natural alcohol which is comforting. Also, vanilla in known to reduce anxiety. And if the child is swallowing large amounts of drool, vanilla will soothe the stomach.

Tips & Warnings

• Always consult your physician.

[aalhaddeshmukh]

on 12/4/2009 Wow! good tips! Thanks

[Panda229]

on 7/6/2009 Great article! 5*!

[Panda229]

on 7/6/2009 Great article! 5*!

[edieness]

on 5/20/2009 Well written and informative. 5*

[betterbody]

on 5/20/2009 Good ideas to help relieve teething pain.