Infant and Toddler #Teething Tips! @EarthsBest

Teething is an important milestone in the life of your child! Usually occurring between the ages of 6 and 24 months, teething is the process by which baby’s teeth break through the gums which can be quite a painful experience for your little one! How do you know your baby is teething? Since sometimes it’s hard for your little one to communicate exactly how they are feeling, look for some of the symptoms listed below:

• Red swollen gums or visible bumps on the gums
• Pulling of the ears
• Irritable or clingy behavior
• Biting or gnawing 
• Coughing due to excessive saliva build-up
• Decreased appetite

My Favorite Teething Remedies

When I worked as a Infant caregiver at a nursery school, I dealt with a lot babies who were cutting teeth and became aware of the signs and symptoms of teething. On top of being extra fussy, E started drooling excessively and gnawing at (or "gumming" as I call it) her hands and toys. I quickly figured out what was going on.

I had a hard time trying to find more natural ways to soothe E. Most teething toys were a little too hard on her gums and the same goes for the frozen teethers.