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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?
Try pain relievers made for babies
If your baby is very cranky, you can give infants' or children's pain medicines such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others). Stop use of the medicine after 1 to 2 days. Longer use can damage the liver or kidneys.
