Teething Bites for Parents and Tikes

There is no question about it—teething is painful.

Parents and the American Dental Association report a variety of symptoms associated with teething children, from loss of appetite and drool, to crankiness and biting. And then there are the lucky few whose teeth come through with nearly no symptoms. But, in most cases, babies will experience some disturbance in behavior, intake, sleeping or additional disruptions.

Teething tends to start around 6 months ancient, but some can be as late as 12 months ancient, according to WebMD.com.

My older boy had a mouth full of teeth by the time he turned 1. but my youngest has been a bit slower developing his pearly whites. Still, both have been plagued by a variety of issues that can turn a usually even keeled child into a terror.

Lately we have been dealing with my 15-month-ancient's molars breaking through. He's been intake less, sleeping less, cranky, needy and wanting nothing but mommy. Needless to say, I'm exhausted and we are both ready for this stage to pass.

So how do I combat teething pain without always resorting to baby Tylenol or Orajel?

1. Homemade popsicles: It's very simple to buy store-bought popsicles, but let's face it, they are not the healthiest around. It's also very simple to make your own popsicles from yogurt, fresh fruit or fruit juice. I picked up these adorable Monster Pops at Bed Bath and Beyond, and my teething toddler just likes them—it seems to relieve the pain.
2. Frozen wash cloths: Hold a fresh pack of baby wash cloths, wash them and then soak them in fixed water, ring them out and place them in your freezer. Then, when your toddler is complaining of teething pain, they are ready to go. My son looks forward to life able to chew on this to soothe the pain he's in.
3. Chew, chew, chew: When teething, my kids will bite anything. Anything. I've found that letting my toddler chew on his tooth brush or baby spoon will keep him comfortable much longer than any store bought teething ring. It provides reasonably a distraction and eases the pain, not to mention, at least he's not biting ME!
4. Cold Food. Food that comes honest out of the refrigerator or freezer will help your teething child. Mine like yogurt tubes, grapes, bananas or apples and even bagels. My kids tend to go through food strikes when they are teething so I'll try anything to get some solid calories into them. It's worked for me and might work for your kids too.

No question about it, teething causes pain for parents and baby. But thinking ahead will help keep your kids in check when persons painful teeth break through.

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