April 8 - Teething Troubles? Tips, Tricks, and Advice

Isn't she cute?  Baby #2 coming up on her first birthday, what does she get?  Her first 2 bottom molars! Ow!  For baby, and Ow!  For mommy.  I thought she had a cold at first and after a week of it, I took her to the doctor and it's just teething.  I'd actually prefer a cold or something else, if I could get a prescription to make it go away.The best Baby Teething Tips and Remedies from Growing A Jeweled Rose had a few good ideas, but every kid is different, so here is a list of things that have helped our princess get her 10 teeth:

• Homemade Teething Biscuits - love this recipe!  You can freeze for later and give her a cold one!
• Liquid Infants Ibuprofen - I avoid aspirin and acetaminophen unless it's specific advised
• Baby toothbrush - wet it first and they do the rest!  Monkey see, monkey do - brush your teeth at the same time and it will be a great learning time for baby!
• Lots of room temperature water served in a "chewable" bottle or sippy cup.
• Razbaby RaZ-berry Teether, comes in red or blue - it's a teether, toy, and a great baby shower gift.
• Baby Banana Bendable Training Toothbrush, also comes in a Shark! great for those back molars.  I give the berry teether and banana brush together at baby showers, especially good for when you don't know the gender or mom doesn't really need anything (all new babies need something new and special for them).
• Pineapple core - great for gnawing on without the risk of getting a chunk off (carrots!).
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  I have tried Baby Oragel, Teething tablets, gripe water, teething rings, water filled rings, wet washcloths, and haven't had success with both my kids - but maybe they can work for you!  Hang in there and good luck!