Powerful Natural Teething Remedies for Your Baby
There’s nothing worse than watching your baby suffer from teething pain, and not knowing what to do about it. Many people aren’t interested in dosing their babies with over the counter medications. So, fortunately, there are many powerful natural teething remedies which can soothe the pain and offer several other health benefits.
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Homeopathy
What: Chamomile; 30c dilution
How: Dissolve 2 pellets under tongue (or in mouth) 2 to 3 times per day
Where: Can find at Whole Foods in the Homeopathy section
Why: Chamomile is particularly helpful for an angry, hard-to-please child, common with teething
Information Source: Jennie Hoglund, certified classical homeopath
Frozen Chamomile Tea
What: Saturated chamomile tea, frozen in an ice cube mold
How:
- Option 1: Steep lots of caffeine-free, pure chamomile tea leaves in hot water until it is very saturated (15 minutes or so). Let cool. Remove tea leaves and pour into ice cube tray and freeze. Once frozen, put frozen tea cubes in a mesh feeder (see photo) for the baby to gnaw on.
- Option 2: Steep lots of caffeine-free, pure chamomile tea leaves in hot water until it is very saturated (15 minutes or so). Let cool. Remove tea leaves. Dip a small, clean washcloth into the tea until it has absorbed enough tea to make it totally wet. Place washcloth in freezer for an hour or so. Once the washcloth is frozen, give it to the baby to gnaw on.
Why: Chamomile is naturally anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and relieves tension and anxiety associated with pain and distress.
The Best Chamomile Tea
Here’s my favorite of organic chamomile tea, by Stash Organics. It’s perfect for making a saturated tea to help with teething pain. It only costs about $4 and is super high quality!
Ginger Root
What: Peeled ginger root
How: Rub a slice of peeled ginger root on baby’s gums for 2-3 minutes
Why: Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory. It relieves teething pain by soothing nerve endings in the gums.
Frozen Bottle
What: Frozen water in the nipple of the bottle
How: Fill the bottle with enough water to fill the entire nipple when turned upside down. Put bottle in freezer upside down. Let baby chew on frozen nipple.
Why: This is a safe and comforting way for the baby to relieve pain and inflammation
Licorice Root
What: A stick of dried licorice root, aka “chew sticks”
– NOT the candy!
How: Baby can chew the licorice root stick
Where: can find at most health food stores
Why: Licorice root is a natural numbing agent, anti-inflammatory, boosts the immune system and supports healthy gums
Breastfeeding
What: Nature’s greatest medicine
Why: Breastmilk is incredible. It is tailor-made for your baby’s needs, and it is naturally anti-inflammatory. For most babies, breastfeeding is very comforting way to soothe teething pain. However, for some babies, the act of sucking might irritate their gums even further. Every baby is different, so just pay attention to how YOUR baby reacts to breastfeeding. If your baby seems irritated from breastfeeding, try rubbing his/her gums before and after each nursing session. The soft rubbing can help soothe the pain.
Non-Toxic, BPA-Free Teething Toys
Organic Cotton Muslin Teether Bibs
These teether bibs by Green Sprouts are made with a BPA-free silicone teething toy. With the teether connected to the bib, your baby is sure to stay dry from drippy drool.
Teether Toy (5 Teethers/Stacking Toy)
This is a genius combination. Green Sprouts combines 5 of their most popular teethers with a traditional stacking toy. This dual purpose keeps your baby occupied while relieving teething pain.
Droolees Food-Grade Silicone Teethers (4 pack)
These teethers are adorable and incredibly safe. Droolees teethers are BPA-free and made of super high quality food-grade silicone. They are hypoallergenic and do not contain phthalates, lead, latex, or any other toxins.
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Patience
Last but certainly not least, patience helps get everyone through teething. Your baby may run a fever, have very disrupted sleep, and be extremely fussy and clingy all because of teething. It’s important to remember that they are suffering, and in pain, and might not be able to express themselves well enough to tell you what they need. Just remain patient and caring. Soon enough a pearly white will emerge, and it will all be over with!
Conclusion
Nobody wants to see their baby suffer, and even though teething pain is inevitable, these natural teething remedies can make a world of a difference. Help your baby fight through the painful stages of teething with extremely effective, natural treatments.
