Tips For Overcoming Gum Pain When Your Little One Is Teething

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JAKARTA - When teething, babies tend to feel uncomfortable in the gums. Either itches or hurts. The discomfort experienced by this little one usually causes him to be fussy, to the point that it is difficult to swallow food or drink. Well, to ease the pain when your little one is in the teething phase, there are several ways you can do it at home:

Divert Attention

When your little one is fussy because of teething, try to distract him. For example, by inviting him to play. Mother can also rub her gums to make it more comfortable. Well, if your little one is still giving him painkillers according to the recommended dose.

Give Teether & Use Silicone Spoon

Mothers can also distract their little ones by giving them a teether. In addition to teethers, make healthy snacks for children too. For example, fruits or vegetables for children such as pieces of carrots, apples, or vegetables that have a solid texture and are easy to grip for babies aged 6 months and over.

To reduce the risk of choking, always accompany your little one when he starts eating his healthy snack. Another thing you should pay attention to is the texture of your little one's food. Because children who are teething have difficulty eating, mothers can reduce the texture of their food to become softer. Do not forget to use a silicone spoon so that the gums do not hurt when the spoon touches the gums.

Make Popsicles

The way to relieve your little one's teething armpit pain is to make popsicles with basic ingredients

milk and fruit. The trick: blender fruit with milk until smooth, put into ice molds, then chill in the freezer. If it's frozen, give it as a snack. The coldness of the popsicle will later be able to help relieve pain. If you have more budget, there is nothing wrong with wearing an amber necklace or bracelet for your little one. Because amber can also help relieve pain when your little one is teething. Or, you can give your little one finger foods or baby biscuits.

Hug and Breastfeed

When your little one is fussy because of teething, then give food that is cold and contains lots of water. Make sure that the texture of the food is also soft and tender. In addition, you can also use a fever and pain relief plaster on the sore cheek or forehead if your little one has a fever. Not only that, you can also give breast milk to your little one as well as soft touch and hugs. Thus the little one will be happier and forget the pain. Good luck, hopefully useful!