How to cope with teething babies and toddlers

Teething. It's a horrible time. Not just for the child but for parents,nannies and anybody else looking after young children. This blog will give a quick insight into tips and tricks to make the process bareae and signs to look for if you think a new tooth is coming through.

Teething can typically start between 4-6 months of age in babies but it is possible for it to start a little before or after.

Signs to look for

• Constant dribbling
• Rosy red cheeks
• Red and sore gums
• raised temperature
• gnawing or chewing on hands,feet, clothes and anything else

How to ease teething

• Teethers in fridge
• Flannels in fridge
• Teething capsules
• Calpol or nurofen to minimise pain, discomfort or if temperature is raised
• distraction with fun activities

What you need

• plenty of bibs, dribble cloths
• teething capsules
• medicine
• lots of teethers

Hope you found this blog useful and if you are going through the process now Good luck!!