It goes without saying that if you are a new parent or mother to be precise, then you need a lot of parenting advice than you think. Well, it is normal for you as you should be extremely cautious on each move and progress that your newborn makes.
It is not bad, as you learn the ropes, the joy of motherhood will take the better of you and you will certainly enjoy every moment of it. But this does not mean there are times you will not be concerned about the health of your baby. They face diaper rashes, drooling and skin rashes. But the most common of all is teething. This should not worry you even though babies can be very cranky during this stage. There are simple home remedies for teething babies that will help you and your newborn to glide through this period with ease.
Clove oil is the best of the best home remedies for teething babies. It is good for oral care both for babies and infants. All you need to do is to dilute the olive oil with another edible oil to make it tastier. Its pungent taste may not be very pleasing to the baby and he might find it hard to put up with. Rub just a little clove oil in your finger then rub his tender gums with it. Olive oil is also good as it seems to bring life to anything that it is introduced to. If your baby seems to be in pain, then olive oil will work well for him. Just use it the same way as clove oil.
Chamomile tea is not good just for adults. It can also be used as one of the home remedies for teething babies. Simply use a clean and soft cloth and soak it in chamomile tea or even plain water. Then give it to the teething young one to chew for some time. It will help the bay to go through the teething period easily. Alternatively you can purchase baby rings for the baby to chew on as he or she grows. This will help the baby to easily put up with the pain that teething can be accompanied by. When buying these baby chew products and toys, be careful not to purchase anything lead based as that can do more harm than good to your baby.
Fruits and vegetables can also be used as a home remedy for your teething baby. Get a carrot and peel it or clean it well and give it to your baby to chew on. It will provide your baby with vitamin A and will also help him to reduce teething pain and discomfort. It will also strengthen the tender teeth and gums of the baby.
Then as soon as you notice the first teeth popping out, place your clean finger in his or her mouth. Allow the baby to chew on your finger and play with it. It will help the baby to relieve himself or herself form teething pains and strengthen the tender guns and teeth. You can also freeze ripe bananas and give it to the baby to achieve the same results as that of letting him to chew on your finger.
