Solid foods
Teething
can be uncomfortable for your baby, with the excessive drooling, irritable mood
and swollen gums
With the babies who are ready to eat solid
foods, you should give them the cold dishes such as popsicles, applesauce,
pureed peaches or yogurt to soothe their gums. If the baby is 8 months old or
more, let her chew bananas or bagels. Some manufacturers also produce special
types of biscuits for teething babies. Watch her who is chewing on solids food
to prevent choking.
Over-the-counter medicine
Buy
the creams and gels for teething, which are applied directly to the baby’s gums
Buy the creams and gels for teething, which
are applied directly to the baby’s gums. These products numb the gums for a
while, helping her temporary relief. You can also reduce her pain by giving her
acetaminophen or ibuprofen – but not to take aspirin, which has been linked to
Reye’s syndrome, a serious disease affecting the brain and liver.
When should see a doctor
Often you do not need a doctor when your baby
is teething. However, if she has a fever, seems too uncomfortable or has
diarrhea during teething, take her to a doctor.