My Baby Is Teething, What Should I do?

Teething can be a very tough time for you and your baby.  Your little baby that was so sweet for so long has now changed into a crying, drooling, aching mess.  They feel terrible and you feel lost on what to try next.  We have all been through this and it can be really tough.  You just want your little one to feel better.  Well don't worry.  I have some tricks for you to try along with one spectacular product

There are a couple of things you can do to help your baby get through this tough time and all of them are pretty simple.

• Cold wet washcloth: this one works wonders.  Babies absolutely love this for the texture as well as the soothing coolness of the rag.
• Teething ring or pacifier:  This one is pretty obvious as it is a product specifically for teething.  My kids never really liked them, but you can give it a try.
• Rub your finger on their gums:  Some babies like to have you rub their gums or simply chew on  your finger (or theirs).  Be warned though some babies seriously hate this.
• Frozen bagel or teething biscuit: If your baby is holding foods and putting them to their mouth you can try this one, however watch them very carefully as you don't want them to choke on a small piece of it.
• Cold carrot:  This one is good because generally they cannot get pieces off of it.

So you get the basic idea from the starter ideas above, however you may need to try a few of them before you determine what your baby likes best.

So onto our super product.  I did not discover this product until I already had a couple of kids, and wish I had found it sooner. It is called Hylands Homeopathic Teething Tablets and they are incredible!  They are these tiny white pills, and you put a few along your babies gum line.  The pills dissolve pretty quickly along with your babies pain.  All I can say is that they truly are a lifesaver.

The only draw back is that they are a little tricky to find.  I know that Wal-Mart carried them for awhile but I'm not sure if they still do.  The box is small and since it is not a big brand they either put it way up high or way down low, you will just have to look.  You can also get it online using the link above.  You can find more information about their whole line of products at www.hylands.com.