Growing teeth can be a painful business, especially when you're six months old and don't understand why things are poking out of your gums!
Teeth start developing while the baby is still in the womb with tooth buds forming in the gums. Some babies are even born with teeth already in their mouth. The majority of babies start teething between four to nine months, although all babies are different and some may not start cutting teeth until eleven or twelve months old.
Babies experience teething differently, but the common signs that your baby is cutting teeth include excessive dribbling, biting and gnawing on hard surfaces, ear-pulling, loss of appetite, irritability and difficulty sleeping. It's hard to watch your little one go through this level of discomfort, so what can you do to help?
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| Aden + Anais Red Edition 3-Pack Muslin Squares |
Excessive Dribbling
Muslins. Lots and lots of muslins! Teething stimulates the production of extra saliva, giving way to drooling and dribbling. You may even notice your baby's poo is looser due to the amount of extra saliva they are swallowing. Try to keep the area the skin around your baby’s mouth dry make sure you frequently wipe their chin and the rest of their face. This will help to prevent them from developing a rash. The Aden & Anais bibs and muslin squares are ideal for this as they are very absorbent and super soft against fragile skin.
Biting and Gnawing
Teething babies have an inherent need to chew on anything! The pressure experienced from biting is believed to help babies relieve the painful pressure on their gums. If chewing on a cold wet flannel or on mum or dad's finger is just not doing it, there are many teething toys on the market - at Born, we make sure we only select those that are free from BPA, Phalates and other nasties so they're totally safe for your little one to put in their mouths. Some, like the Lansinoh Teether, can be put in the fridge to help soothe sore gums. (Never put a teething ring in the freezer as it could damage your baby's gums if it becomes very hard or cold). Others like the Toddles Organic Cotton Teething Ring & Comforter can be a teething toy and a comforter all in one.
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| Little Toader AppeTeether Teething Toys |
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| Heimess Wooden Dummy Clip & Chain |
We also love the teething and nursing necklaces and pendants - worn by the parent, it gives your baby something to chew when they are in your arms or being carried in a carrier or sling. With quick-release clasps, they are safe for parent and baby and they look stylish too!
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| Jellystone Original Soother Necklace |
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| Nelsons Teetha Teething Granules |
Sore Gums
Homeopathic sugar-free remedies such as Nelson's Teetha Powder or gel can help relieve symptoms. The powder contains 6c homeopathic potency of gentle Chamomilla, so it works with the whole body to soothe - calming your baby, as well as relieving discomfort.
You may also like to consider Craniosacral Therapy for your little one. This subtle and profound healing form is used for babies as soon as they come into life to help their system to settle into a normal rhythm and vitality. The many benefits of craniosacral therapy include relief from the symptoms of teething, reduced irritability and a more peaceful sleep pattern.
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| Craniosacral Therapy Clinic at Born |
Cutting teeth can go on for up to 18 months or more, but there are then a few years of respite before the Tooth Fairy starts to visit! In the meantime, if you are at all concerned about your any of your child's symptoms and are not sure that they are related to teething, always contact your doctor or practitioner for advice.
To see our full range of teething toys and soothing aids, visit us at Borndirect.com or pop into one of our stores
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