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Emily Hendricks

Emily Hendricks has been writing since 2002, first at “The Southeast Missourian” and then the “Greene County Dailies.” Over the being she has covered everything from politics to superintendent resignations and craft bazaars. She also wrote a personal column for two being. Emily holds a Single of Arts in journalism with a minor in creative writing from Southeast Missouri State University.

By Emily Hendricks, eHow Contributor

updated: March 13, 2011

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Parents have many options to ease their baby’s teething woes.

When a baby starts teething — usually between 4 and 7 months — it can be a trying time for both babies and their parents. With the right treatment and remedies, though, it can end up being only mildly unlikable. Parents can use everyday items they find around their home, as well as store-bought teethers, to ease their baby’s discomfort.

1. • These can be picked up at a toy store, pharmacy or discount department store. Keep size in mind when you are choosing one; some teething rings can be too large and too heavy for younger babies to use safely and effectively. For added relief, teething rings can be kept in the refrigerator so they are cold for baby to chew on.

   • Clove oil must be diluted in another type of oil in the proportion of one drop of clove oil to 1 or 2 tbsp. of almond oil, for example, before you gently rub it into the baby’s gums. Be very careful how much you use, because if you use too much, it can blister the baby’s gums.

   • Wrap an ice cube in a handkerchief or a washcloth, tying the cloth around the ice cube in a knot. Another option is to use a rubber band to secure the ice cube in the cloth, but be very careful because rubber bands can be a sharp hazard for small ones.

   • You can freeze a washcloth, or just simply wet it down and wring it out thoroughly, then let your baby chew on it to ease his teething pain. To do this, try out different degrees of coldness of the washcloth to see what your baby can tolerate. You can also conduct experiment with different types of washcloths — thickness and textures being two variables you can alternate to find the perfect inexpensive teething remedy for your child.

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