Good morning friends!
Today I'm talking about teeth, those razor sharp, teeny tiny little buggers that tend reek so much havoc in the first 1-2 years of your child's life. And unless you have the privilege of having an easy teether then you will be able to relate to what I'm talking about. Our first daughter was a late teether and an excellent teether, I had no idea she was even cutting a tooth until she bit down on my finger one day-ouch! Well, the next two babies struggled a bit more with cutting those pearly whites and Naomi is currently working on her first one, with the swollen gums, fussiness, the whole nine yards. I'm not so quick to dose them with meds but I definitely will if need be. So, I'm going to list a few of my favorite all-natural options that I try first before getting out the handy bottle of Motrin.
1.| Wink Naturals ' Little Teethers' Bundle -- I came across Wink Naturals a few months ago and I love their products! I feel so confident applying and using their items on my children. This bundle includes their pursleep & breathe chest rub and a tube of the cooling teething gel. I love the smell of both products and Naomi has taken to them really well, the sleep rub is amazing and she's out almost instantly after we apply it to her feet, chest, and back. You can also join the Wink Family Subscription and be auto-enrolled to receive your favorite products on regular bases. Here is some extra info on the products straight from their site: "Our formula is made with premium quality coconut oil, shea butter and natural oils like lavender and eucalyptus radiata to safely and gently calm and prepares your little one for bed time. Our Cool Gums teething gel cools and soothes little gums with natural, safe ingredients like Aloe and Peppermint oil--absolutely no belladonna or benzocaine! Just natural, cooling goodness."
2.| Munchkin Fresh Food Teether - I love these! I've used them with all three, we put in frozen fruits, ice cubes, you name it! Naomi's favorite right now is frozen watermelon and peaches that I had preserved and froze over the summer.
3.| Baby Washcloths soaked in Herbal Chamomile Tea - This is a trick that my sister in law handed down to me. Make a weak cup of chamomile tea and dip part of a baby washcloth in it, wrap, place in a storage bag and freeze.
4.| FanFan the Fawn - We love Vulli products, yes it's a $20 teether but they go nuts over chewing on this thing!
5.| Essential Oils - Clove & White Fir - you can dilute 1 drop in 5ml (1 teaspoon) of coconut oil and apply to the jawline. Test on yourself first to make sure it's numbing but DOES NOT burn.
6.| Chewbeads Teething Necklace - This one is pretty self-explanatory, babies love to chew, especially ones that are teething so it helps to wear something they can safely chew on to help those little gums. And most teething necklaces today are pretty fashion friendly.
So, friends- what are your favorite all natural teething tips and tricks?
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