So the average time for
baby’s first tooth to appear is between 5 – 7 months. However, my little man
started teething at 3.5 months. My son’s two lower teeth came in first at the
exact same time. These two teeth cut through my son’s gum very quickly but were
very painful. After his first two teeth erupted they just kept coming, coming,
and coming. At 5 months old he had 5 teeth. Although teething definitely caused
my son discomfort during the cutting process I was very fortunate that he did
not get a fever or have loose stools.
I decided to create my first
mood board to share with you 5 teething tools that I used to treat some of the
soreness associated with teething.
1. Munchkin Fresh Food Feeder –
Now that my son is 6 months and has started eating solids I am super excited to
use this as a teether. I freeze his excess food in ice cube trays so they will
be ready to pop into the mesh feeder once his next tooth decides to make an
appearance.
2. Ringly Natural Teething Toys – My favourite thing about these teethers is that they are made out of 100% organic cotton and untreated maple wood. Another bonus is that they can be washed in the washing machine once your little one is done gnawing away at it (which my son loves doing).
3. SoPure Sophie la girafe Teething Ring – I love love love how this teether is perfect for those tiny little hands to hold. This was the first toy that my son picked up and mouthed on his own. We barley leave the house without Sophie. A bonus is that this teether is made out of 100% natural rubber.
4. Green Sprouts Fruit CoolSoothing Teether – Providing cool things to chew on is such an effective way to treat teething. My son absolutely loves chewing on cools things as way of soothing his sore little gums. This teether is also BPA PVC and nitrosamine free.
5. Baltic Amber Necklace – It is believed that this necklace helps with various teething symptoms such as pain, fever and drooling because of the succinic acid. One thing that I do know for sure though, is that my son seems much calmer when he is wearing his amber necklace. Although retailers say these necklaces are safe and do not pose a chocking risk, my son wears it on his ankle for my own piece of mind.
2. Ringly Natural Teething Toys – My favourite thing about these teethers is that they are made out of 100% organic cotton and untreated maple wood. Another bonus is that they can be washed in the washing machine once your little one is done gnawing away at it (which my son loves doing).
3. SoPure Sophie la girafe Teething Ring – I love love love how this teether is perfect for those tiny little hands to hold. This was the first toy that my son picked up and mouthed on his own. We barley leave the house without Sophie. A bonus is that this teether is made out of 100% natural rubber.
4. Green Sprouts Fruit CoolSoothing Teether – Providing cool things to chew on is such an effective way to treat teething. My son absolutely loves chewing on cools things as way of soothing his sore little gums. This teether is also BPA PVC and nitrosamine free.
5. Baltic Amber Necklace – It is believed that this necklace helps with various teething symptoms such as pain, fever and drooling because of the succinic acid. One thing that I do know for sure though, is that my son seems much calmer when he is wearing his amber necklace. Although retailers say these necklaces are safe and do not pose a chocking risk, my son wears it on his ankle for my own piece of mind.
Seeing your baby in
discomfort is so difficult for all mothers. I am hoping that one of these tips
help soothe your little teething baby too. Do you have any other tips that you’d like to share?
Perfect timing, my little one is starting to teethe too. I hate that she is in pain, I may need to try some of these methods! She is only 3.5 months as well! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment! When my son cut his first two teeth it was the hardest thing to watch. I really did love all the extra cuddles though. I hope that your little one cuts her tooth as quick as possible. Once it cuts the pain goes away. Good Luck!
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