7 tips to ease the pain of teething

To alleviate the pain of teething, it is interesting to massage the baby’s gums, give breast milk popsicles or give cold objects for the baby to bite on, as this helps to alleviate discomfort and keep the baby distracted.

Additionally, using a calendula compress or reflexology massage can help alleviate the pain and discomfort caused by teething.

The birth of a baby’s teeth can be uncomfortable and leave the baby irritable and moody, resulting in symptoms such as agitation, excess saliva, swollen and red gums and difficulty sleeping, for example. Check out the symptoms of the birth of the first teeth.

Tips to ease toothache pain

Some tips that can help ease the pain of baby teething are:

1. Breast milk popsicle

Breast milk popsicles are a good way to alleviate the pain of baby teething because, in addition to being nutritious, it is cold, which promotes pain relief. To make the popsicle you must:

• Wash your hands well with soap and water and clean your areolas;
• Discard the first jets of milk;
• Remove the milk and place it in a sterilized container;
• Cover the container and place it in a basin with cold water and ice cubes for about 2 minutes;
• Place the container in the freezer for a maximum of 15 days.

This technique should not replace breastfeeding and should only be used up to 2 times a day.

2. Carrot sticks

Cold, peeled carrot sticks, if you have already included the foods in your baby’s routine, are also a good option, as cold carrots are a good option for relieving itching and discomfort during the teething process.

To make carrot sticks you must:

• Peel and cut the carrots into medium sticks;
• Leave in the fridge for about 2 hours;
• Give it to the baby two to three times a day.

It is recommended that the sticks are not frozen, as the rigidity of the frozen carrot can hurt the baby’s gums.

3. Objects to bite

Giving your baby objects to chew on can be a good way to relieve pain and keep him entertained while he plays. These objects must be smooth and very clean and preferably be adapted for this purpose, as is the case with teethers, which can be purchased at pharmacies or baby stores.

A good trick to improve the effect of teethers is to place these objects in the refrigerator before giving them to your baby.

4. Gum massage

Another technique that helps to alleviate the pain of teething is to gently massage the baby’s gums with the tip of your finger, which must be very clean. This massage, in addition to relieving pain, can entertain the baby, making the process even more fun.

5. Shantala massage

This massage consists of a series of techniques that are used to relax the baby. This skin-to-skin contact between mother/father and baby during the massage strengthens the emotional bond and reduces stress, in addition to reducing tension and consequently pain due to teething. This massage can also help the baby sleep better. Check out how to do it shantala massage.

6. Reflexology massage

Reflexology massage is a technique to alleviate the pain of a baby’s first teeth, which normally begin to appear around 6 to 8 months of age. Massage can be done after bathing, which is when the baby is warm, comfortable, clean and more relaxed. Massage, in addition to having calming and relaxing effects, helps reduce baby’s irritation due to teething.

Reflexology massage to alleviate the pain of the birth of a baby’s first teeth involves 3 steps, which must be performed on both feet, one at a time:

1. Press lightly with your thumb in a circular fashion on the back of the 4 little toes, one by one, sliding down to the base of the toe;
2. Press with your bent thumb, from the nail to the base of the finger, as if it were a worm sliding. Repeat about 2 to 3 times;
3. Gently press the area between each of your baby’s toes. This last step of the massage will help strengthen the immune system and release toxins, helping to prevent fevers and opportunistic infections.

Also find out how to make a reflexology massage to improve baby’s sleep.

7. Calendula compress

Calendula is a flower with calming and anti-inflammatory properties, these properties help to relieve pain and discomfort. Furthermore, calendula tea can help the baby fall asleep, as during this period sleep tends to become unregulated due to excessive irritation.

How to make calendula compress:

• 2 g of calendula flowers;
• 150 ml of boiling water;
• Cover and let rest for about 15 minutes;
• Dip compresses in the mixture and apply to the gums 3 to 4 times a day for 10 minutes.

Did you know others medicinal properties of calendula.