J.C. started teething at around 3 months old. Just last week, at 6 months old, he cut his first two teeth. Needless to say, it’s been a long 3 months. And I know the teething fun is just beginning.
Every baby experiences and deals with teething differently. Here are some tips worth trying for your little one…
6 Tips to Soothe a Teething Baby
- Skip the Orajel. I know how tempting it is, but the FDA issued a warning explaining the dangers of the benzocaine in oral anesthetics for babies. It’s not worth the risk.
- Try Natural Teething Remedies. There are natural alternatives to these oral anesthetics in nearly every drug store now. Hyland’s Homeopathic Teething Tablets have really helped my babies.
- Freeze Some Baby-Friendly Food. My little guy isn’t doing finger foods yet. But if yours is, letting them munch on baby-friendly frozen food pieces might help. Kim from Adventures in Reading with Kids uses frozen waffle pieces for her little one.
- Try a Frozen Cloth. Baby might also like the texture of cloth on their gums. Try wetting and freezing a washcloth like Carolyn from Pleasantest Things does.
- Give a Gum Massage. J.C. is happiest when daddy just uses his fingers to rub and massage his gums.
- Try a Wooden Teether. My grandma used to swear by giving her babies an old fashioned wooden clothes pin to teeth on. I’m pretty nervous about the shape of that, but I think she was onto something regarding the wood. J.C. definitely prefers wooden teethers to other materials.
Our wooden teething toy from Nihama is our safer alternative to Grandma’s wooden clothes pin. It’s round wooden beads (that are really, really well secured) are the perfect shape to gnaw on. And the ring shape makes it easy to hold for little hands. The colorful crochet covered beads allow a different texture for baby’s teething gums. A couple of wooden rings make a soft rattle when baby shakes the toy. And not that it matters too much, but it looks so much more stylish for mama than those generic plastic teething rings.
Giveaway for Wooden Teething Baby Toy
Jana from Nihama has been so kind to offer a giveaway for one wooden teething toy in your choice of color to one lucky reader. It’s super easy to get multiple entries. Just enter below…
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Jessica says
I like the teething rings nursing necklace.
Lyudmila says
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Lyudmila says
Like the Pink and grey teething crochet necklace
http://www.etsy.com/listing/93506745/pink-and-grey-teething-crochet-necklace
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SUMMER PLEWES says
love the Teething toy with crochet wooden beads. Yellow, neon green, blue/ cyan/ turquoise, dark blue.
Renee Le Veira says
LOVE the ombre green mint toy!!
Becky says
I love colorful-summer-necklace-for-girls
So FUN!!!
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Marina says
my favorite is Teething rings nursing necklace with wooden olive, berry teething toy. 🙂
Chriss says
My little boy is teething now so anything in blue is great!
Chriss says
My little boy is teething now so anything in blue is great!
Chriss says
My little boy is teething now so anything in blue is great!
piper's gate says
I love the pastel teething necklace and the wooden teether with the green crochet balls. What a great idea!
silver says
What a beautiful teether! Thanks for the giveaway!
Beth says
In addition to the teething rings, I think the wooden/crocheted dolls are quite special.
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Elizabeth says
I love the teething ring and rattle with all the orange colors. So cheery!
Tim, Allyson, and kids says
I love this teether toy http://www.etsy.com/listing/97313085/teething-toy-rattle-with-crochet-wooden
Porsche says
I like the nursing necklace, too!
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Ashley says
I like the Monochrome. Wrap Baby Carrier Sling Accessory. White, light grey, dark grey, anthracite crochet necklace with natural stone.
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Tammy Hoffa says
i like Teething rings nursing necklace with crochet wooden olive, multicolor teething toy
andie jaye says
some really great tips! we loved those homeopathic teething tablets! thanks for linking this up to tip-toe thru tuesday!
Anonymous says
I love the teething toys
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Allison says
I like the pink teething ring
Denessa says
I would love for my 8 month old to try this teether. I think the nursery necklace is so pretty and she would love it!
Little Mama Meow says
I love the teething toy with the blue beads
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thescreamingmeme says
the teething toy in green is super cute http://www.etsy.com/listing/93506616/teething-toy-with-crochet-green-mint
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Mary says
I love the pippi doll
Maria D. @ DownrightDomesticity says
Wow! I am really impressed with them all! But I think my favorite is this one:http://www.etsy.com/listing/96454967/teething-toy-with-different-wooden-beads
Thank you for the giveaway!
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Shannon says
I like the wooden dolls with the crocheted bodies
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Diana says
My favorite is the http://www.etsy.com/listing/93745500/teething-toy-with-crochet-lilacpurple.
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Cindy says
My favorite is the blue cyan/aqua nursing rings necklace: http://www.etsy.com/listing/99664076/blue-cyan-aqua-nursing-rings-necklace
Jamie Knupp says
I like the Teething toy with wooden rings
Amanda says
I love the orange teething ring!
Aimee B. says
I love the teething rattles and necklaces! Too cute and so pretty!
AmbreRose says
Love the colors of the Green mint, magic mint, Tiffany blue, teal, Persian green teething ring toy with crochet wooden beads. ambrerose at(aol) dot(com)
sirentattoo says
I love this!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/95202344/teething-toy-rattle-with-crochet-wooden
Sarah says
My favorite is the Mint, mint green/ jungle green and cyan crochet necklace whit natural stone
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Danielle says
I like the Peacock Rattle.
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VintageQueenGF says
I love this pastel teething ring: http://www.etsy.com/listing/99972893/teething-toy-with-crochet-pale-pink
Great idea!
Crystal says
My friend is having a boy, i think the blue-floral-necklace would be great for her
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Sae says
My favorite Nihama item is the light mint color nursing necklace. What a SMART idea to make something pretty, and looks great on you, while at the same time giving you a teether for the baby. Genius.
Katie T says
I love the nursing necklaces and the green and blue teething toys. katies.towers at gmail dot com
Jenny says
I like this one: http://www.etsy.com/listing/93506616/teething-toy-with-crochet-green-mint
Elaine says
i like the all wooden one
Rebecca says
Love the teeting toy with the blue beads!
Rebecca says
I will have to try wood out!
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Heather Paulding says
Love this necklace!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/92045222/nursing-necklace-colors-of-the-spring
marymichelotti says
I like: Organic cotton, light mint gradient nursing necklace with. Mammy and baby teething necklace. Girls crochet necklace.
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Lindsey says
favorite is Toy with crochet wooden bead. Doll for toddler. Wooden rattle for baby. Gift for children.
Jus and Kat says
My favorite is the Teething necklace in yellow and lilac.
Aubrey says
I love the Teething toy rattle with crochet wooden beads and 3 wooden rings. Yellow, orange, light green, aqua blue/ cyan.
Katrina says
love the Lavender, lilac, violet teething ring toy with crochet wooden beads. Rattle for baby.
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Chasity Boatman says
Orange, tangerine, pumpkin, deep carrot orange teething ring toy with crochet wooden beads. Rattle for baby.
gail says
multicolored nursing necklace
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Rebecca says
I like the crochet wooden beads pink and grey nursing necklace!
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Drake says
I like the shades of pink teething rattle http://www.etsy.com/listing/104678361/shades-of-pink-pale-pink-bright-pink
Hana's Clay says
i love the Colorful summer necklace for girls. Children's necklace with painted wooden beads.
the colour is like candy :p
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Hana's Clay says
i love the Colorful summer necklace for girls. Children's necklace with painted wooden beads.
the colour is like candy :p
hana_clay@yahoo.com
rebecca says
My little guy is teething right now and is miserable! I love your tips and will be trying some of them tomorrow.
I love those teething rings! Super cute.
Erica Cammer says
I love the Teething toy rattle with crochet wooden beads and 3 wooden rings. Yellow, orange, light green, aqua blue/ cyan. My son is starting to teeth. No teeth coming thru yet but Im sure they'll be here soon lol. Thanks
Brenda says
I LOVE the Neon blue, lavender, neon green, pink teething ring.
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kate says
I love the teething toy with all the diff colors of blue beads!
Heather Howard says
Not sure where I was supposed to leave the comment, but I am hoping here….love the statement pastel necklace on the first page. 🙂
Starla says
I love the statement pastel necklace!
Sarah Unsicker says
I love the blue and green nursing necklace!
iamanexit5 says
love the multicolored nursing necklace!
caralee says
Perfect timing for my seven month old! His top teeth are starting to push through and I have been looking for a good teething toy. I love the teething toy/ring with the navy and aqua crochet.
Anonymous says
Having a baby soon and I know I will need one of these.. thanks for the giveaway.
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Jessica says
I would skip the Belladonna due to it's effects on the central nervous system. I even asked our pediatrician and he said to not use Belladonna. I encourage everyone to look into it, talk to their pediatrician about it, and make their own decision. It was not for us.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/531.html
Heather Howard says
There's a miniscule amount of Belladonna in Camillia which is what we used with our kids and they turned out just fine 🙂
But, yes, everyone has to make their own decisions. 🙂
The Kelley Family says
My little niece would just love one of these! The teether with the rattle in pink is my fave!
Andrea L says
What are your thoughts about Belladonna in the teething tablets?
Gizeh says
I love the teething rings nursing necklace with wooden beads and crochet over wooden olive, multicolor teething toy.
Katie Lyczak says
My little Hope would love the pink, green, and orange teething toy!