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$Unique_ID{BRK01492}
$Pretitle{}
$Title{Help For Parents of a Teething Baby}
$Subject{teething baby digestive system irritability cranky gums drool chew
suck child care mouth teeth gum babies irritable drooling chewing sucking
tooth}
$Volume{I-11,S-11}
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Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
Help For Parents of a Teething Baby
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QUESTION: Could you please help the parents of a teething baby? Our adorable
daughter has turned cranky and difficult to deal with. This is our first baby
and perhaps we are still a bit inexperienced, so any help you can give us
would be so very much appreciated.
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ANSWER: I am probably opening Pandora's Box in trying to answer this question
for you, and will be rewarded with a flood of mail that tells me I am all
wrong, but here goes anyway. You baby's irritability is the result of the
swollen and painful gums that accompany the natural process of teething.
Usually they drool a bit more, want to chew and suck a lot more to help reduce
the discomfort and tenderness. You can help a bit by massaging the gums
lightly with a finger, when time is available. Try to give your daughter
something cool to suck on, like a teething ring that has been kept in the
refrigerator for a while. There are some over the counter medications
available, but I would check with your own doctor for his approval before
using one. I don't approve of using a drop of whiskey for this indication,
though I have heard of it. A hard biscuit or cookie can provide the child
with something to chew away on, and in certain circles, mothers swear by stale
bagels as the perfect solution to the problem.
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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.