Teething
Which products are best for teething?
Bring your baby some relief from achey and itchy gums that often come with teething. A teething massage gel or a baby tooth oil contains special ingredients which quickly reduce unpleasant sensations, take care of sensitive gums and soothe irritated skin. We’ll tell you how to pick the best products for teething and how to get through the whole process as easily as possible.
Our tip: When your baby’s teething, get a cotton bib or a cotton nappy you can always keep around and use to wipe off the dribble.
What helps with baby teething?
If your baby started producing lots of saliva and putting their fingers in their mouth, it means their first teeth are probably starting to come in. During this time, they’ll appreciate a fun teething toy, teething washcloth or other small toys made of silicone which help their teeth come in quicker and massage the gums. You can also try a special teething oil or gel for babies which relieves pain while soothing irritation and swollen gums.
Baby teething gel
Teething gel alleviates pain and desensitises the gums locally, usually within 15 minutes from application. Put a small amount of gel on clean finger and gently massage the affected gum. You can enhance the effects by putting the teething gel in the freezer or the fridge before use.
Our tip: If your baby keeps biting you during breastfeeding, get handy nipple shields to protect your nipples and bring you much needed comfort.
Baby teething oil
Teething oil for infants is a mixture of essential oils from chamomile, lavender and other herbal extracts which relieves feelings of pressure and pain during teething. It also takes gentle care of your kid’s sensitive gums and skin. You can rub the teething oil gently into the gums, on your baby’s neck and cheeks, or around their ears.
Our tip: Once the first baby teeth come in, you need to start taking care of them using a baby toothbrush and a gentle baby toothpaste.
Find soothing oils and cooling gels for baby teething as well as all the other dental essentials for babies in our baby dental hygiene section.