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Teething: Tips for soothing sore gums
What treatments should I avoid?
Do I need to call the doctor?
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What's typical?
What's the best way to soothe sore gums?
Rub your baby's gums
Cool gums with chilled items
Try pain relievers made for babies
Try cup feeding
What treatments should I not use?
Do I need to call my baby's healthcare professional?
How do I care for my baby's new teeth?
Do I need to call the doctor?
Content
What's typical?
What's the best way to soothe sore gums?
Rub your baby's gums
Cool gums with chilled items
Try pain relievers made for babies
Try cup feeding
What treatments should I not use?
Do I need to call my baby's healthcare professional?
How do I care for my baby's new teeth?
Rub your baby's gums
Use a clean finger or wet gauze to rub your baby's gums for two minutes. The pressure can ease your baby's discomfort. You can rub the gums as often as needed. If your baby is older than age 1, rub the gums with a piece of ice wrapped in a wet cloth.
