Monday, October 17, 2011

6 Natural Teething Remedies

mamanatural.com Teething... UGH! The lack of sleep, the crankiness, and the biting. Ouch! It can be painful for the baby... AND the entire family. But, we don't have to be victims. Here are six natural remedies that will ease teething pain and restore sanity to your house. 1. Frozen things You can freeze everything from teethers, to wet washcloths, to carrots and celery. All of them can numb aching gums. 2. Mesh teething feeder This overachieving device not only introduces babies to new flavors but it serves as a great teether, particularly if left in the fridge or freezer. I like putting ice and breast milk cubes in this contraption. Sassy Feeder on Amazon: amzn.to 3. Amber necklace It seems like voodoo but many swear by these necklaces. As your baby wears the amber, her body heat releases the succinic acid which has anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties. Amber Teething Necklace on Amazon: amzn.to 4. Homeopathic remedies Rather than busting out the Orgel or baby Motron, why not first try homeopathic remedies? I like this homeopathic cocktail: Boiron Camilia: amzn.to Natra-Bio Children's Teething amzn.to Humphreys: amzn.to 5. Facial massage If you're baby is game, rub his face, jaw and gums in a circular motion. Sometimes they'll resist but other times it hits the spot. You might notice that your baby "self massages" by rubbing her jaw against her mattress or pulling her ears while nursing. 6. Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether While not a favorite yet here in our ...

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