Dental problems are seen even in infants. In the initial stages, it causes the following symptoms in babies, such as the baby being unusually irritable and often upset. In most babies, it is seen at the age of one year and it can be quite painful. All children react differently depending on their nature. There are many medicines available over the counter that claim to reduce teething problems in infants according to the US Food Drug Administration. Which is suitable only for children above 2 years of age because they can be harmful for small children. There is only one fact in India that there is no record of the advocate, it is wise to be safe here.
If your child is too young for medicines, you can adopt the following home remedies:
1. Ice
Ice cubes are the easiest way to provide relief to your baby from teething problems. It numbs their gums and eliminates the pain. Give your baby a clean, cool, wet cloth to chew. This will provide relief from a burning sensation. Many parents also like to give healthy alternatives like chewing carrots, and cucumbers, or eating homemade curd. These are absolutely safe. Consult your doctor before giving food alternatives. Similarly, giving a cold spoon to your child helps in reducing the initial problems faced by the child. You have to keep a clean steel spoon in the freezer, when it cools down, give it to your child to chew. By doing this the child’s gums will become numb and this will reduce the pain and swelling will also reduce.
2. Nursing
This is a great natural way to provide relief to your child from pain. Sucking will give them relief. But children can also bite it due to irritation. Do not give it in such case. If you want, apply light pressure on the baby’s gums and massage the gums with your finger while stopping breastfeeding. Remember breastfeeding does not work for all babies. If this doesn’t work then choose another option.
3. Honey
There is a very popular tradition in India, when a child is born, he is made to lick honey. Which is known to clean the child’s stomach. Apart from this, honey is used to remove newborn problems. Rub a small amount of honey on your child’s gums. Many properties are found in honey, honey was used as a medicinal balm not only in Ayurveda but also in the ancient Chinese and Egyptian royals. Trust your ancestors and adopt natural home remedies for your child.
4. Virgin Coconut Oil
This oil is one of the wonderful natural remedies. Rubbing it on the baby’s gums provides relief from pain. This coconut oil is edible and completely safe for babies. But still you should consult a doctor before using it.
5. Doctor consultation
If you feel that the child’s pain is difficult to bear, then immediately consult your doctor. This remedy is absolutely safe and natural. Because the child may have diarrhea and fever in the initial symptoms, but do not worry, this is the time of teething and growing of the child. The baby will soon be smiling happily with his cute little teeth.