Written by Debjani Arora | Updated : September 26, 2014 10:56 AM IST
If you can see the edges of the teeth about to erupt while your baby frets, try a gentle massage on the gums with a clean finger or cloth. ‘Refrain from using any kind of anesthetic gels to soothe pain,’ advices Dr Singhal.
Get an appropriate teething ring – gel based, water based, plastics (preferably BPA free) for your baby to bite on. ‘A cold teething ring can be a good pick, but avoid giving a frozen one as it might cause injury to the gums,’ says Dr Singhal.
If you give your baby a piece of cold vegetable to chew on, like a piece of carrot, remember to do it under strict supervision. ‘Your baby might bite off a piece of the vegetable completely which can possibly lead to a choking threat,’ warns Dr Singhal.
Keep a clean soft cloth handy to wipe the saliva that drools out to prevent your baby from getting a rash on the face and neck. Do everything to ensure you don’t add more pain to your already distressed baby. Know more ways to take care of your baby’s oral hygiene.
Try all the possible ways to help your baby deal with the discomfort of teething because there is no way you can banish pain. ‘For severe discomfort paracetamol can be offered at an interval of six or eight hours for each dose. Though there is no scientific evidence, homeopathy medication can also help soothe teething pain,’ informs Dr Singhal.
While teeth have their own importance and functions, the process of teething in babies isn’t all that pleasing. Often babies cry and scream in pain making parents anxious to figure how to soothe their aching little gums. ‘Teething commonly happens between 6 to 24 months of age. But it can also start as early as 3 months or as late as 12 months. The lower front teeth are the first to erupt followed by the upper front teeth,’ informs Dr Tanu Singhal, consultant pediatrician Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai. You can only imagine the plight, pain and discomfort they have to go through. Here are ways in which you can soothe your baby’s gums
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