TEETHING

What is it?

In most babies, teething starts at around six months old, when their first teeth start to push through their gums, although it can be earlier or later than this age.

WHAT CAUSES TEETHING PAIN?

The main cause of teething pain is the pressure of the tooth pushing through the gums. It is thought that babies’ cheeks and jaws can ache as they feel the teeth moving in their gums.

What are the symptoms?

Your baby’s gum may be sore and red where the tooth is coming through, or one of their cheeks may be flushed. They may dribble, gnaw and chew more, or be generally irritable.

What are my treatment options?.

To help relieve teething pain, you can gently rub your baby’s gum with a clean finger or allow them to bite onto a clean, cool object, such as a chilled (not frozen) teething ring, or cold, wet flannel. You can rub a sugar-free teething gel on their gums to help relieve teething pain. Make sure you use a teething gel specifically designed for young children and not a general adult oral pain relief gel which is not indicated for use in children. If your baby has a raised temperature or is in pain, you may want to give them a children’s sugar-free painkiller such as ibuprofen or a children’s paracetamol suspension. Aspirin should not be given to children under the age of 16. If you are unsure you should always get advice from a healthcare professional.

What can I do about it?

Bonjela Soothing Teething gel is designed to soothe and relieve teething pain and discomfort in babies. Bonjela Soothing Teething Gel is for children over the age of 6 months.

Bonjela Soothing Teething Gel – sugar-free, rose flavoured gel to help relieve pain, discomfort and inflammation caused by teething.

Suitable from 6 months. Always read the instructions.

Top Tips

1. One of the signs that your baby is teething is that they start to chew on their fingers, toys or any other object they can get hold of.

2. If your baby is over 6 months (or 5 for certain products), you can rub a teething gel. on their gums to help relieve teething pain. Make sure you use one specifically designed for young children and always read the pack or instructions before use.

3. Bonjela Soothing Teething Gel is a fast-acting gel that creates a protective film on your baby's gums to help relieve teething pain, discomfort and inflammation.

4. If your baby has a raised temperature, or is in pain, you could also give them a children's sugar-free paracetamol or ibuprofen suspension. If unsure, always seek advice from a healthcare professional.

5. You can also give healthy things for your baby to chew, such as raw fruit and vegetable (e.g. pieces of apple and carrot) - but always stay close in case they choke.

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