Teething can be painful for babies. It causes discomfort and soreness in the gum. Tap to read the effective home remedies for teething pain in babies.
Gum massage
Gently massage the baby’s gums with a clean finger or wet cloth. This helps soothe the sore gums of infants.
Frozen food
Place a chilled washcloth or chilled fruit like bananas or berries. This helps ease painful gums and sharp pain.
Solid foods
Offer your baby chilled fruit, cucumber or carrot slices to chew on. This helps ease pain and irritation.
Cool water
If your baby is older than 6 to 9 months, give them cold water with a spoon. This helps ease discomfort and pain.
Facial massage
Gently massage your baby’s chin, jaw, chin, and gums. This helps improve blood circulation and relieves gum pain.
DIY rice pouches
Wrap a teaspoon of raw rice in a thin muslin cloth and freeze it for a minute. Give this pouch to the baby to chew on for relief from teething pain.
Wooden teething toys
Choose wooden teething toys for babies instead of plastic or rubber. Wooden teething toys are rich in antibacterial properties that help provide sensory comfort.
Information credits
This information is taken from the trusted health website, Healthline. However, it is always advisable to consult a dentist.