How Do You Treat Symptoms Of Teething?
The first tooth is big milestone in a baby’s life. However, teething can be painful and cause fever plus fussiness in even the happiest baby. Try these treatments to alleviate the symptoms of teething and to make your baby a little more comfortable. Try massaging your baby’s gums. Wash your hands thoroughly and then rub your baby’s gums with your index finger. Apply more pressure if needed. Be careful of bites from existing teeth but the counter pressure can soothe aching gums. There are even items out there that you can place on your finger for extra comfort and relief for the baby. Second, try the method of the frozen washcloth. This will almost always alleviate the pain of a teething. To prepare, simply soak a clean washcloth in water until it is completely saturated. Then place the washcloth into a clear, plastic storage bag and put in the freezer for no less than an hour. To start, do this with two or three washclothes so that there is always one for the baby. Remove from the free
