Do you have a baby at home who is teething? If yes, you will know that a teething baby is not a happy one. ROSHANI DEVI shares home remedies that can soothe the pain and keep the little one smiling
We all love the toothless smile of a baby. It means that he is happy and healthy. But teething can be a trying time since the little one is in pain and hence crying looking for some relief. There are several home remedies that one can follow.
Cold is a popular, and simple remedy. One can freeze a number items for the baby to chew on like a teether. Many parents use a washcloth.
Put it under water, squeeze out excess water and keep it in the freezer for 20-30 minutes. Put this on the gums of the baby to soothe the pain. One can give a frozen pop as well.
Use ginger, it has anti- inflammatory properties that helps to relieve the pain by soothing the nerve endings in the gums. Rub a slice of peeled ginger over the baby’s gums for a couple of minutes.
Sometimes the simplest solution works. Rub and massage the baby’s gums with a firm touch from your index finger. If they don’t have too many teeth let them gnaw on the finger!
A warm bath will help your baby to relax. It will take the baby’s mind off the pain since there is a change of scene.