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What kind of pain reliever is best for a teething infant?
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Pain relief: Cold serves as an excellent pakin relief for teething children. Have him suck on a cold wash cloth or chew on a frozen bagel half
Answered 5/13/2014
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Teething : There are many of things you can do before resorting to pain relief products or teething gels. Apply cold spoon over your baby's sore gums to numb the pain, give your baby a teething ring. The teething gels usually contain a local anesthetic and an antiseptic, will alleviate the pain the pain and prevent infection. Rec.: check with your pediatrician for more information.
Answered 5/13/2014
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