What are the best ways to soothe painful gums?
Gentle pressure with something cool is often the best way to relieve the pain of teething. You could simply rub his gums with your finger though you need to be a little careful: he may well object to the intrusion and tell you so with a painful bite! Better still give your toddler something else to chew on: • A peeled, raw carrot straight from the fridge or a frozen stick of cucumber or banana is good for him to chew on and is a useful shape to reach the precise spot that is hurting him. Stay with him when he is eating it, however, to make sure he doesn’t choke on any pieces he bites off. • A cool dessert spoon or partly-frozen wet flannel to chew on are also useful tools and offer interesting textures to keep him amused. • A cool teething ring or dummy may also help You may find that your toddler will lose his appetite when he is teething. Chilled foods, like yoghurt or simple fruit purees, will soothe his gums and may be more tempting. Drinking from a breast or bottle can be a partic
