Sorry for my absence over the last couple of days, but this little cutie pictured above has been having a rough time. Short Round is cutting his first teeth, and has been for a while. However, I think that they might be here any day now. This last week he has been very uncomfortable and fussy, plus he has not been resting well. (which means that none of us are resting well)
We have been working pretty hard to keep him happy an smiling like the picture above, so I thought I would share some of my teething tips with you folks.
- The Amber Teething Necklace- Many folks swear by these, and Miss O even had one. We got Short Round's when he was about 3 months old. These necklaces are made out of amber, and when placed against the skin, they help to reduce inflammation, in turn cutting down on the teething pain. I don't know if they really work or not, I like to think that they do. I always say that even if they don't work that it just really does not matter, because they are super cute.
- Hyland Teething Tablets- I love these things. They are super tiny homeopathic pills that are quick acting and dissolving. These suckers really really help!
- Chamomile Tea- I myself do not know how or why chamomile works, but it does. I freeze the tea in ice cube trays, then put the frozen cubes in one of those funky net feeders. Short Round gets the effects of the chamomile and the ice.
- Orajel- I know that some sources out there suggest that orajel is not a great thing, and can cause the teeth to take long to poke their way through the skin, but I get the all natural kind. I will do anything to make teething easier for my little fella.
- Prayer- This is the best teething tip that I have! This is a stressful time for mama's and babies, and prayer has been the biggest help!
If any of you Mamas out there have any other great teething tips to share, please leave a comment!
What a cutie patootie!!
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