Got Teeth? The Do's & Don'ts of Helping Your Baby Get Through Teething! by Dr. Bridget Boyd

Teething is a difficult time for babies and parents alike. How can you help your baby?

First, what NOT to do: 

• Avoid teething medications containing benzocaine. In rare but serious instances, this medication can cause a dangerous blood disorder called methemoglobinemia, where the body cannot get enough oxygen. It also can cause numbing in the throat, which can lead to choking. 

Better options include:

• refrigerated teething rings 
• rubbing the child’s gums with a clean finger

It's a difficult time, but soon those teeth will make their appearance for that photo op!