Teething is a real pain. Some babies experience teething as early as four months old, but it’s common for it to begin around six months old. Once a baby starts teething, they will want to get their hands—and mouth—on absolutely everything!
Signs Your Baby is Teething
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
The Best Teething Products to Soothe Your Baby
If you’re looking for options to help your little one with teething pain, you’re in luck. We’re sharing our favorite products for teething babies that will help them feel better.
1. Teethers
Having a good teether (or four) is essential since the gentle counter-pressure applied to a baby’s sore gums can help ease the teething pain.
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 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, and are free of phthalates and nitrosamine. I also like that each of their teethers is soft, easy to pick up and hold, perfectly sized to promote healthy oral development, and the multiple textures and unique shapes are designed to reach and massage their gums and teeth.
They recently launched their new Silicone Fruit Tethers, which are absolutely adorable. Liam loves them. All of their teethers are excellent natural remedies for soothing teething babies.
2. Infant Toothbrush
These infant toothbrushes will be a hit with babies. 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.
3. 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. I love that their drug-free formula 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 it in the fridge for extra cooling effect!
4. Popsicles
We know that babies particularly like cold things in their mouths when they are teething. Something that can really help, especially at 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 teething products, your baby will be smiling—with those new teeth—in no time!
