General Tips Teething

- Rings should be chilled not frozen as they can bruise baby’s gums, do not tie around baby’s neck as they can strangle themselves or the lace can get caught

Gently massage gums to relieve pain (please make sure one has washer their hands).
One can cool the baby down by using a wet towel.
Consider using chilled fruit or vegetables (e.g. bananas or cucumber) under parent supervision for weaned children.
Avoid eating objects that can easily be broken into hard pieces because of the risk of choking.
Use sugar-free products to prevent tooth decay.

Parent or carer:

Avoid adding honey, jam or sugar to baby feeding bottle or pacifiers, one increase the risk of tooth decay.
Avoid adding or rubbing alcohol to the gums- it has no pain relieving affect.
Medicines should not be added to feeding bottles because it may interact with the milk and no accurate dose can be ensured that the baby has taken it.
If breastfeeding- biting should not be a reason to stop breastfeeding.
Take turns (with family or friends) to calm the baby down. It can be very stressful.
Consider the following to reduce stress:
- Aromatherapy
- Pilates
- Tai-Chi
- Yoga
- Reflexology
- Acupuncture therapy
Encourage and support is essential. Please see a psychological expert if very severely affected emotionally.

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