My Fussy Teething Baby
A couple of weeks ago we received an email from You Tube product reviewer, Kimberly Mallas. She has a seven month old boy who just got his first two bottom set of teeth and is starting to get bored with conventional teething biscuits. So we sent her a variety of Belle’s Biscuits and here is her sweet review…
Happy Teething!
So the holiday season has arrived and your teething baby or toddler is a cranky, drooling mess. Don’t despair! There are things you can do to prevent your little one from becoming a permanent Grinch. If your little one has excessive drooling, rash, fever, trouble sleeping through the night, and irritability without any signs of a cold or flu-like illness, chances are it’s teething related. Here are some strategies that we are currently using at home to help our toddler enjoy the holidays.
1) Make sure your baby/toddler gets plenty of rest during the day. Even if they are sleeping through the night, extra long naps can be very beneficial during this time. My daughter is taking 2-3 hour naps these days. We keep her room dark and use an air filter to act as white noise. I find that her mood greatly improves after she’s had some down time.
2) Avoid crowded and noisy places like malls, restaurants, grocery stores, ect. Your baby/toddler will feel most comfortable at home in a calm, familiar environment. If you have to go out in public bring Belle’s Biscuits for distraction and instant pain relief.
3) Make sure you have a mesh teether on hand. They can be stuffed with ice cubes and frozen fruit. The cold can reduce inflammation and numb the gums. They’re a little messy so have your little one wear a bib.
4) Keep your temper under control. The beginning of the new year can be a stressful time in general, but if your baby/toddler is teething they may push your buttons even more than usual. Please recognize that getting mad will only make the situation worse for you and your little one. So stay calm when they act up.
5) Take heart, this will pass! You’re daily routine may be disrupted and you might find yourself exhausted, but know that teething comes and goes in waves. Very soon your little one will be back to their normal self. For now, do the best you can and don’t let teething spoil your day!
Happy Holidays from the folks at Belle’s Biscuits!
“Deck the halls with gingerbread teething biscuits, fa lalalalalalala la”! We’re please to announce that our Gluten Free Gingerbread teething biscuits are back just in time to save your fussy teether from a holiday melt down. It’s the perfect diaper bag accessory for holiday shopping excursions, parties, and long travels. They also make great stocking stuffers! Happy Teething!
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