Teething is a real pain. Some babies experience teething as early as four months old, but it’s common to begin at around 6 months old. Once baby starts teething, he will want to get his hands — and mouth — on absolutely everything!
Teething Signs
If you’re not sure if your baby is teething or not, here are the signs that you should look for:
- Excessive drool
- Chewing and sucking on everything
- Biting
- Fussiness
- Sleeplessness
- Pulling on ears
- Low-grade fever
- Cold symptoms
- Runny nose
- Swollen gums
- Rash or diaper rash
- Diarrhea
- Decreased appetite
- Red cheeks
- Rubbing chin or cheeks
If you’re looking for some options that will help your little one with teething pain, you’re in luck. We’re sharing our top products for teething babies that will help make baby feel better.
1. Teethers
Having a good teether (or four) is a great thing to have since the gentle counter-pressure applied to a baby’s sore gums can really help ease the pain of teething.
We love the Green Sprouts teethers. Their designs are crafted to soothe every stage of teething. They have cleaning teethers perfect for 3 months+, front and side teethers designed for 6 months+, and a great molar teether for 12 months+. I particularly like the Green Sprouts teethers because they are made from BPA- and PVC-free silicone, are non-toxic free of phthalates and nitrosamine. I also like that each of their teethers are soft, easy to pick up and hold, perfectly sized to promote healthy oral development, and the multiple textures and unique shape is designed to reach and massage their gums and teeth.
They recently launched their new Silicone Fruit Teethers, which are absolutely adorable. Liam loves them. All of their teethers are great natural teething remedies to soothe your teething baby.
2. Infant Toothbrush
Babies will go bananas for these infant toothbrushes. They encourage infants to develop healthy oral habits early on and take gum and teeth brushing into their own hands.
These infant toothbrushes are designed for three to 12-month-olds. They are completely flexible to prevent oral injury and have handles on the sides for easy holding. To prevent choking, they feature massaging nub-like bristles for soothing gums and brushing any emerging teeth.
Baby Banana also offers a tooth gel to take your baby’s teething experience to the next level. They are made with a naturally occurring sweetener called xylitol, which actually fights cavities, is safe to swallow, and has the power to calcify growing teeth and strengthen enamel. It’s fluoride-free and recommended for ages three months and older.
3. Amber Teething Necklace
Amber teething necklaces have become increasingly popular. The reason is parents are learning that baltic amber contains succinic acid, a naturally occurring substance, and is believed to be a natural pain reliever, anti-inflammatory, and calming to the nervous system when worn against the skin.
We’ve had Liam wearing one from Baltic Essentials for the past few months, and we have noticed a tremendous difference. His teething symptoms have completely subsided. We can’t recommend them enough.
Because necklaces can break and lose beads, they can be a choking hazard. This is why you must make sure that the beads are individually knotted. Another thing you need to look for is authentic baltic amber. There are people out there that sell fake amber necklaces, which is really why I liked the Baltic Essentials story and how they have an authenticity guarantee. Not only that, they even have products that help pre-teens, teens, and adults to help with many different ailments. They sent me an amethyst and baltic amber lemon bracelet to help with headaches, balancing my hormones, and relieving anxiety. Very cool!
4. Teething Gel
The Cool Gums Teething Gel from Wink Naturals has been a favorite of many! This stuff is like magic. It gently soothes and cools, bringing amazing relief to our little ones. Honestly, I really love that their formula is drug-free and contains zero numbing agents, benzocaine or belladonna. Also, it is Clove Oil, Lidocaine-free, and has no preservatives or unnecessary additives. It makes me feel better knowing that not only is my child getting fast relief, but there is nothing toxic or harmful in their gel.
Apply a pea-sized amount of the Cool Gums Teething Gel and rub it onto the gums. Repeat as needed for a completely safe and effective teething solution. *Pro-tip: keep in the fridge for extra cooling effect!
5. Essential Oils
Essential oils can help with teething pain too! Copaiba just may become your new best friend. This oil is beneficial for inflammation and digestive relief. In addition, it contains a high level of Beta-caryophyllene, which has been shown to moderate the body’s responses to irritation–perfect for teething! Here is how we recommend using Copaiba for teething babies.
- Mix a drop of Copaiba with 2 drops of Coconut oil and rub on baby’s jawline. If you have a pure, therapeutic oil like Young Living, you can place this oil directly on baby’s gums. Repeat this every few hours as needed.
Copaiba is also known as a driver, meaning that when you use it with another essential oil. Also, it can have the effect of magnifying that oil. Furthermore, you could blend this oil with lavender to help calm and soothe baby.
Related: Are Essential Oils Safe for Babies and Kids?
6. Popsicles
We know that babies particularly like things that are cold in their mouths when they are teething. Something that can really help especially for mealtime, is making them popsicles! This Nuby Popsicle Tray has four molds to create fresh fruit purees, veggie purees, or juice into popsicles for your baby. In addition, you can even make breast milk popsicles! Those have become a big hit for many babies.
With these products for teething, your baby will be smiling–with those new teeth–in no time!
