Teething Remedies

I've been meaning to get back into blogging (other than Noah's monthly updates), and since Noah has recently become the proud new owner of 5 teeth, I thought I'd start off with some of our favorite teething remedies. These 5 new teeth came in all at once over the span of just about 3.5/4 weeks, so needless to say, teething has been the main topic of discussion in our household this past month. He's up to 8 teeth now, so I'm hoping we can get a little bit of a break before his one year molars come in.

First, let me start off by saying that Noah is a relatively "good" teether. Sure, he has his fussy days where it is clear that he is experiencing discomfort/pain from teething, and naturally, there are days that his naps are less than stellar...BUT I have been pretty (pleasantly) surprised that teething (for us) wasn't this horror story that I had heard so much about. I have to admit that many other moms I talked with scared.the.living.crap out of me when they would tell me horror stories of their little ones not sleeping for weeks straight, refusing meals, and warning me to expect miserable cycles of fussiness for days on end. I feel for those mamas who have a rough teething experience with their little ones. Teething is no doubt painful, but some babies get through the process more easily than others.  

While we still have 12 more teeth to go (boy, doesn't that sound daunting?!), there are definitely some teething remedies that have helped us get through those first signs of drool to those little pearly whites finally breaking through the gum line. 

Sophie, the Giraffe - Noah has been a fan of Sophie since he was 2-3 months old and could grasp a toy pretty easily. Sophie is everywhere these days, and it's pretty easy to see why, babies love her!

Nuby Bug-a-Loop Teether - We keep this teether with us at all times, and is usually our "go to" teething toy for car rides. 

Munchkin Mesh Feeder/Teether - My mother-in-law gave this to Noah in his Easter basket earlier this year, and it has been GREAT for Noah's teething pain. We typically fill it with crushed ice or frozen bananas and let Noah chew on it for a soothing "treat". He'll usually chew on it for a solid 15-20 minutes and it seems to really help for those fussy days when I can tell his teeth are really bothering him. Couple this with a little Sesame Street, and he is a happy camper ;)

Green Sprouts Apple Teether  - Noah also loves this teether since it offers a cooling sensation. While Noah will happily chew on it for several minutes, it does warm up to room temperature pretty quickly, so I can usually only get him to chew on it for 5-10 minutes max.

Hylands Teething Tablets - Thanks a TON to some of my good Mommy friends who recommended these to us. These homeopathic teething tablets are truly a lifesaver! I am fully convinced that they DO work for my little guy. I am pretty conservative when it comes to offering Noah medication, so I usually try teething tablets first (as opposed to Tylenol) for days when his teeth are really bugging him. I generally reserve teething tablets for his afternoon nap, as well as bedtime. 

What teething remedies work for your little one? I'd love to hear from other mamas about your favorite tips! 

Happy teething! :) 

 

Please note :: These teething tips are for reference only, and they are not intended to be substituted for advice from your child’s healthcare professional.