How do I know my baby is teething?

Often it is not quite clear what exactly is bothering your baby at the moment. It doesn't matter whether you are a first-time mum or dad, or have already had the pleasure of raising one or more children. Every child is unique and every baby year is exciting, unique and magical!
Sometimes it takes time to figure out what your baby is trying to tell you.
For teething, however, there are some unmistakable signs that the cake teether is on its way:

- Your baby has an increased flow of saliva. As soon as the sweater is put on, you can actually change it again. The saliva flows out of the little mouth unstoppably.

- The little hands are constantly moving to the mouth: everything that can be grasped is used for chewing, even your own fist if necessary!

- Your baby's cheeks are red and warm, even without a fever.

- The gums are more red in the suspicious area. You may also be able to see the gleam of the little tooth underneath.

- The hungry little milk vampire of old has no appetite and is more restless when drinking.

- Sleep? You're running on a minimum. Whether it's day or night, your little one just can't seem to get any rest.

Some babies also struggle with an elevated temperature, diarrhea, and a resulting sore bottom. This is to be additionally cared for, in order to end the discomfort of your treasure as quickly as possible!


What can I do to help my baby?

For us parents, it is especially heartbreaking to see our little ones suffer like this. But there are a few tips and tricks you can use to ease your baby's situation and soothe the mean aches and pains naturally!

- Gently massage the affected area
Many babies find the pressure of a light finger massage on the affected area particularly pleasant. Wash your hands beforehand and make sure that the gums are not inflamed. In this case, a finger massage is not advisable!


- Pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory: chamomile and sage teas
Whether applied carefully to the affected area as a tincture with a cotton bud or drunk lukewarm with older children, chamomile and sage have an anti-inflammatory effect and relieve your baby's pain naturally.

- Cool washcloth
Soak a clean washcloth in cooled chamomile tea and put it in the fridge for a while. Then give it to your baby to chew on: the combination of cold and chamomile will soothe the pain and soothe the throbbing gums

- Help from the fridge
Cut cucumbers and carrots into easy-to-grip sticks for your baby to chew on. The cold and pressure will ease your baby's pain. Please keep an eye on your child during this process!

- All-rounder breast milk
Breastfeeding is not the only way to help your baby get through teething. Pump some milk or spread it out and put it in an ice cube tray. When your breast milk ice cubes are ready, give them to your baby in a Fresh Food Feeder: https://amzn.to/2PVdA5C
The cold numbs the gums and takes away your baby's pain.

- Wear your baby!
As babywearing parents, babywearing is often much more to us than just a means of transportation. It gives your baby security, closeness and warmth. Especially in moments like these, when your child is not feeling well, you will notice more and more how much you both benefit from carrying.

Gentle rocking while you go for a walk helps him to calm down and relax. Snuggled lovingly against you, you give your baby comfort and support!

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In the end it means: stay brave! With a lot of closeness, patience and love, this phase will soon be over and you will be rewarded with the sweetest, now not so toothless, baby smile!
And then it will be time for you too: Hooray, hooray - the little tooth is (finally) here!