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A member asked:
How can i help soothe my baby's gums?
11 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Wet washcloth: Wetting a washcloth with cool water and letting them chew on it helps. You can also take the seeds out of a cucumber slice and let them chew on it (just watch to make sure they don't bite big pieces off).
Answered 2/8/2017
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Massage: Using your fingers or a wet washcloth (some prefer warm, others cool) massage the upper and lower gums with gentle pressure. This can calm many teething babies.
Answered 12/30/2014
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Orajel: Orajel is good to sooth the baby's gum during teething. Wipe the area dry with a soft gauze, then use the q-tip to place the orajel. Chloraseptic spray would also work. Make sure to dry the mucosa with gauze to increase the effectiveness.
Answered 3/12/2013
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Baby's gums: Dip ur finger or a qtip in a salty salt water (one teaspoon in a 5 oz. Glass) and gently rub it on the inflamed and sore spots.. I yr. Baby will be much more comfortable in hours.
Answered 5/7/2016
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Ice: Have your baby use cold teethers to chew on.
Answered 9/16/2013
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