Teething is a normal part of every baby's life, but sometimes it can get the best of parents. Although I have yet to slam my head into anything or hide in a small room, I really have cried before. You know that helpless feeling when you've tried everything you know what to do and it still doesn't help? I've had a few of those moments. Teething is a terrible thing for everyone involved; the constant drool, the all day and night fussiness, and let's not forget all the chewing...
Oh all that chewing.
After six months of teething and eight beautiful tiny teeth, I think I finally have a formula that works pretty well for Zaylen and I. Here are some of my tricks for dealing with teething pain...
Hyland's
If you don't ever buy anything for teething pain but this, you're going to make it. I personally love Hyland's teething tablets best, but the gel works great as well! Unlike other teething medicines, Hyland's is a homeopathic remedy and it does what it says it will do. It won't harden little gums and make it more painful for those teeth to push through, it simply blocks out the pain. Seriously, this is the best!
Baltic Amber Teething Necklace
Not only are these the most precious things you will ever see on your baby (besides a huge fluffy cloth diaper), they work wonders when it comes to teething! Zaylen has the Umai brand and we have had nothing but good results with it. When purchasing these make sure the necklace is real Amber and that the beads are individually knotted. These are a lifesaver and oh so cute!!
Moma Teething Necklace
I have a Mother of Pearl silicone ring necklace that not only looks nice with every outfit, it also helps with drool butt when he needs something to chew on. I'm always holding him anyways so what better way to get closer than to share a necklace? I haven't had this for very long, however, Zaylen loves it! He carries it around the house with him and chews, chews, chews. He is in a "sharing" stage right now and even the dogs have been offered this necklace, so I have to keep an eye on him when he crawls off and gets quiet. These things come in every shape, design, and color imaginable and have been great for us on our teething walk.
Raw Carrots
We are a family of carrot nuts. I buy at least 5 pounds every week and we go through every single one. As much as we eat them, I'm still a little surprised at how poor my husband's eye sight is. I guess that's a question for another day. Carrots are beautiful. They are so good to eat anyway, anyhow, and anywhere. When the teething pain gets a little rough and Zaylen can't seem to find something he wants, I always cut off a chunk of a carrot and give it to him. These get offered to the dogs as well so I have to keep a close eye. Good thing I've got eyes like a hawk...thanks to all those carrots, of course. If he gives me time, I like to stick them in the freezer for a few minutes too, a cold hard carrot is one of the best things for him to chew on. Also, I'm talking about whole, raw carrots. Baby carrots are actually real carrots that are ground up and put back together mechanically and then dipped into a chlorine bath to preserve them. Those present more of a choke hazard and aren't safe for anyone, especially not a baby, so it's best to stick with real carrots.
Rice Rag
This is another favorite of mine. I use one of Zaylen's washcloths and put a little bit of rice in, tie it up, pop it in the freezer, run a few drops of water on it, and let him have it. He loves this thing! This is so easy to make and takes almost no time either. It's something he can hold on to well and the cold hard rice is a great texture for those sore gums.
Skin-to-Skin
Skin to skin helps with everything!! Zaylen and I share this bond every night and also in those moments where nothing else will help. Nothing will ever help a child as much as an embrace from their mother. Now throw in a naked embrace and you've got one soothed baby and a calm moma. No matter how old Zaylen is or what's going on, skin-to-skin will always be at the top of my medicine cabinet. This is such an intimate connection that has more healing power than anything I've ever tried and it is a must have in my opinion.
Every baby is unique and they all have their own sense of teething pain, you just have to leave some wiggle room and find out what works best for you and your family. If you haven't tried these methods yet I highly suggest giving them a try. They have worked wonders for my family!
Here's a monkey just because...
xoxo
Cursty
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