Depends how natural you want to go.

Letting a baby chew on a cold/frozen damp sterile face cloth

Chamomille tea works wonders, given by teaspoon.

Teething pain can be alleviated by massage with Roman chamomile and lavender added to a carrier oil. Warm oil in hand first and gently massage into cheek, along jawline. Do not use directly on the gums or anywhere inside the mouth. Do not get near the eyes.

Cold Teether - Give your baby a cold teether. A teether with texture may provide extra satisfaction. Be careful providing a teether to a child with teeth. He could puncture it.

2. Cold Food - You can try a cold baby carrot for a child that doesn't have teeth yet. If your child has teeth, he might choke on pieces of carrot. You can also give your child a frozen banana. As always, with any food you feed your baby, be sure to supervise closely.

3. Something to Chew on - Use teething biscuits in moderation once teeth appear as they can cause tooth decay.

4. Entertain your Child - Sometimes a simple distraction can help your baby forget his pain temporarily.

5. Rub your very clean finger against the gums - Your baby may object at first, but soon the counter pressure may provide some relief.

6. Cool Bottle of Water - This may help numb the soreness of the gums

A note on teething gels: Experts caution against the excessive use of teething gels as they contain benzocaine. There is a risk of allergic reaction. In addition, benzocaine can cause numbing of the throat and could lead to choking. Consult your doctor if you want to help relieve your child's pain with benzocaine.


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