Teething

Tricks for soothing teething babies

When baby is teething, every new mom is after the best tools and tricks to help ease her little one's pain. We've got some tried and true tips along with some new ideas for you to try.

Could your cranky newborn be teething?

If baby is irritable, could he be cutting his first tooth?

Avoid using benzocaine on your baby’s gums

Reaching for a numbing teething gel is habit for some parents, but the FDA warns that benzocaine for children under two is no longer recommended. Read on to find out why.

Bottle feeding tips for nursing moms

Moms who opt to breastfeed their babies do not have to abandon the idea of bottle feeding. You can do both.

Tots who use their teeth: How to deal with biting

Biting in infants is usually attributed to teething. Seeking relief to sooth throbbing gums, your bundle of joy is usually willing to put anything in his mouth and gnaw away the discomfort. For some tots, biting to soothe themselves turns into biting to express themselves. So, how do you teach your tot not to use his teeth?

Everything in baby's mouth: Tactile learning or germ-o-rama?

As a first-time mom, I did my best to raise my son in a germ-free bubble. Sure, I could immediately sanitize his binkies as soon as they hit the floor, but what about everything that he chose on his own to gnaw on with his choppers? Emphasis on EVERYTHING! Before they can even crawl, anything within your sweet pea’s grasp seems to head straight for their mouth. But, before you begin begging your pediatrician to prescribe antibiotics for your tiny tot, relax: they’re actually learning by mouthing!

Mr Dad: Teething and first dental visits

Every dad needs support, encouragement, information, confidence and tools to help him be as involved as he possibly can with his new family. Our fatherhood expert, Armin Brott, author of Father for Life, has advice for your growing family!

See his book: Father for Life

Relieving your baby's teething pain

Teething pain is something nearly all babies experience. Whether it lasts for a few months or a few days, it can be hard on your little one. However, as troubling it may be to see your baby in pain, you can rest a little easier because there are things you can do to help relieve your baby's pain and discomfort.