Ways to help you baby when teething

Cuddles - give extra comfort; whatever you need to do to help relieve the misery.

Teething gel - ask your chemist about sugar-free teething gel or powder which can be rubbed on your baby's gums. It must not be given to babies under four months old.

Medicine - sugar-free paracetamol might help if your baby has a fever. Check with your chemist, health visitor or doctor and always read the instructions and check to ensure the medicine is suitable for a baby of your child's age.

Teething ring - some parents swear by teething rings that your baby can chew on. Others let their babies chomp down on their (clean) fingers, or offer dried crusts of bread or peeled carrot sticks (stay nearby in case of choking).

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