How to Soothe Teething Pain With a Toothbrush

According the award-winning pregnancy and parenting website Baby Center, most babies start teething between 4 and 7 months. Each infant reacts differently to teething, but at least a little pain and discomfort is to be expected. It's a good idea to experiment with a range of teething aids until you find the one that gives your baby the most relief. A chewable baby toothbrush may help ease your infant's sore, swollen gums.

Things You'll Need

  • Chewable baby toothbrush

Instructions

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      Confirm that your baby is teething. Inspect his gums for red, swollen areas. Look for excessive drooling, flushed cheeks, general fussiness and a desire to chew on anything he can get in his mouth. Opinion is divided on whether fever and diarrhea are connected to teething. Follow your instincts and look for changes in your infant's behavior that may indicate teething.

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      Buy a chewable baby toothbrush, which is available from many pharmacists and online retailers. This is a specially designed flexible, gentle teething toothbrush, which is may help relieve discomfort and pain from teething. Regular toothbrushes may be too sharp for your baby's tender gums.

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      Let your baby chew on her toothbrush whenever she needs relief. It's a positive habit to get her into, as she will grow accustomed to the toothbrush and hopefully be happy to use it to clean her teeth when they come through. When her teeth do appear, use a suitable infant toothpaste on her chewable toothbrush.

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      Pop your baby's toothbrush in the refrigerator now and again. The coldness may help to reduce the swelling of his gums.

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      Clean your baby's toothbrush regularly. He's likely to leave it in all sorts of places, such as on the floor and at the bottom of the toy box. Eliminate germs with a frequent wash in hot soapy water, followed by a thorough rinse.

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