From the moment you bring home your new baby, your life is immediately filled with never-ending excitement. The teething stage stands out prominently as my baby began her life journey with acid reflux, posing an enormous challenge for both of us. However, just as her reflux started subsiding and her routine started becoming impeccable, teething crept in. With an endless range of teething products available, my quest was to find affordable yet effective solutions. Here are four highly effective teething remedies that are pocket-friendly –
Chamomile Tea: Chamomile tea is widely known for offering relief from stomach issues and promoting tranquility. This is why you can find chamomile in Hyland’s Natural Teething Tablets. However, these tablets can burn a hole in your pocket over time. An effective alternative is to prepare a bottle of warm organic chamomile tea (diluted) that significantly improves her sleep and helps soothe her during the popularly dreaded “witching hour” around 2-3pm. This is when Ellie’s gums seem to pester her more, and she generally seems more irritable. This tea calms her and I believe it alleviates her gum pain to some extent. As always, make sure to consult with your child’s doctor before introducing any new elements into their diet.
Teething Amber Necklace: Baltic amber baby teething necklaces are hugely popular among naturalist mothers, but do they genuinely bring any relief? Baltic amber isn’t a gem, instead it’s a resin that secretes healing oils when worn, these oils penetrate the skin and acts as a natural pain reliever. We received a Baltic amber baby necklace from Amberregina.com to test. Having worn it around her wrist for a couple of days, I noticed her gnawing on her hands much less and her sleep getting less disturbed. It verified its efficacy the day I forgot to put the necklace on her and a grumpy teething baby reappeared. These necklaces are indeed helpful and your child can comfortably wear them even during their early years to help with growing pains and mood swings.
Frozen Pacifier: A freezer-chilled pacifier is a teething relief favorite for my little one. She prefers the Soothie type pacifiers that have a longer nipple than most. Made of silicone, these pacifiers will become cold in the freezer rather than stiff. She has repeatedly refused other teething tools that are designed to be frozen.
Tommee Tippee Chewther: The Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Chewther 3m+ Stage 1 is a great teether to purchase if needed. This unusual looking teether, akin to a football player’s mouthpiece, fits exactly like one into the baby’s mouth. It also facilitates chewing all around at once. My daughter has a great time alternating between chewing and sucking on this tool, which generates lots of saliva similar to a real football player’s mouthpiece. You can find these at any local store for around $5-6. Additionally, check out My Baby Planet for needs ranging from stair gates to toys for your newborn.
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