How to Freeze a Washcloth for Teething

The pain of teething can turn a happy and peaceful child into a wailing, drooling mess. The onset of teething may occur anytime between 4 and 7 months of age, states the American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Children.org website. When sensitive gums swell and become painful, your baby might need support and remedies to ease the discomfort. Something as simple as a frozen washcloth can soothe gums sore from teething.

Things You'll Need

  • Clean washcloth
  • Sandwich-size plastic bag (with zipper closure)

Instructions

    • 1

      Moisten the clean washcloth with plain water and wring out most of the moisture so it feels wet but is not dripping.

    • 2

      Fold the washcloth into quarters.

    • 3

      Slide the washcloth into the clean plastic bag. Squeeze out excess air from the bag and close the zipper on the bag. The bag will keep the washcloth clean in the freezer.

    • 4

      Place the bagged washcloth into the freezer and place it in such a way that it remains flat. Leave the washcloth in the freezer for approximately one hour or until it feels frozen solid.

    • 5

      Remove the bag from the freezer and take the frozen washcloth out of the bag.

    • 6

      Give the frozen washcloth to your child as something cold and firm to chew on.

    • 7

      Moisten and freeze another clean washcloth in the same bag when you take a frozen washcloth out of the freezer to ensure that you always have a frozen washcloth ready for your child to use.

    • 8

      Wash the used washcloths in the laundry.

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