Teething Remedies for a One-Year-Old

A teething one-year-old can have a great deal of discomfort as well as ensure many sleepless nights for the parents. Parents will need to manage the infant's pain using creative home remedies and medicine, while being careful not to mistake common teething pain for a more serious ailment such as an ear infection. When treating your child for teething symptoms, as with any other symptom, it is wise to consult your child's physician.

  1. Massage

    • With a clean finger or sterile gauze pad, try gently massaging and rubbing the child's gums. This may help soften the gums, allowing for an easier tooth breakthrough. Michael J. Hanna, DMD, believes "if you start from day one massaging their gums, it makes teething that much easier for the child."

    Cold Chew Toys

    • Allowing your child to chew on something cold will help to numb the gums, decreasing pain and inflammation. Parents.com recommends chilling the child's favorite pacifier or teething ring, though it may only stay cold for twenty minutes. Another idea is quartering a peeled banana, freezing it and letting the child chew on it while the parent holds it. Always beware of choking hazards.

    Medication

    • If your child's teething pain is severe and causing loss of sleep for both child and parent, Dr. Hanna believes infant Tylenol "is very safe when used properly." You will have to consult your child's physician for the proper dosage because infant Tylenol is concentrated and may harm your child's liver.

    Distraction

    • Finally, the most simple remedy the parent of a teething one-year-old can use is the art of distraction. Keep your child's focus away from the teething pain by constantly stimulating and playing with her. At bedtime, try installing a carousel above her bed as the last line of defense between you and a good night's rest.

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