It is normal for the baby to feel uncomfortable and angry and moody when the teeth begin to be born, which usually happens from the sixth month of life. See which are the symptoms of the birth of the first teeth.
To relieve the pain of birth of baby teeth, parents can perform massages, give toys icy to the baby or even use anesthetic ointments appropriate for the baby, however should be used under the guidance of the pediatrician. See other home-based tips for relieving baby's grief over teeth.
Some home-made options to relieve tooth pain are:
1. Reflexology Massage
Reflexology massage is a technique to relieve pain in the baby of the first teeth that usually begin to appear around the 6-8 months of age. It can be made after the bath, which is when the baby is warm, comfortable, clean and more relaxed. The massage, in addition to having soothing and relaxing effects, helps to reduce the irritation of the baby because of the teeth.
The massage of reflexology to relieve the pain of the birth of the baby's first teeth involves 3 steps, which must be performed on both feet, one at a time:
- Gently press the circular thumbs of the four toes one by one across the back of the foot, sliding down to the base of your finger;
- Press with your thumb folded, from the nail to the base of your finger, like a sliding worm. Repeat about 2 to 3 times;
- Gently press the area between each toe of the baby. This last step of the massage will help strengthen the immune system and release toxins helping to prevent fevers and opportunistic infections.
2. Breast milk popsicle
The breast milk popsicle is a good way to relieve the pain of the birth of the baby's teeth because in addition to being nourishing, it is cold, which promotes pain relief. To make the popsicle you must:
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water and clean the areolas;
- Despise the first jets of milk;
- Remove the milk and put it in a sterile container;
- Cover the container and place in a bowl of cold water and ice cubes for about 2 minutes;
- Place the container in the freezer for up to 15 days.
This technique should not replace breastfeeding and should only be used up to 2 times per day.
3. Gum massage
Another technique that helps relieve birth pains of dentin teeth is to gently massage the baby's gums with a clean fingertip. This massage in addition to relieving pain, can entertain the baby, making the process even fun.
4. Cold food and toys
Cold is a great alternative to relieve pain, so one way to relieve the symptoms of tooth birth is to put toys in the refrigerator and offer them to the baby when they are cold.
If the baby is already consuming pasty foods, one can also eat cooler foods, such as apple puree, for example, to lessen the discomfort.
