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Teething

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Cold chew toys, massage, and Tylenol can all help your baby's pain.
 

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True!

Plastic/rubber toys or a cold washcloth are safe ways to help your baby's pain.  You can also try massaging the sore areas in your baby's mouth.  If needed, you can talk to your doctor about giving your baby Tylenol.

Adorable Toddler

False

Actually, this is true!

Plastic/rubber toys or a cold washcloth are safe ways to help your baby's pain.  You can also try massaging the sore areas in your baby's mouth.  If needed, you can talk to your doctor about giving your baby Tylenol.

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Discomfort from teething may begin as early as 3 months old, and may wake your baby.  Your baby's gums may be swollen and tender. 

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True or False:

It can be dangerous to give your baby numbing gels or over-the-counter creams for their teething pain.
 

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True!

Numbing gels or creams that contain benzocaine are not recommended and can be harmful for babies.

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Actually this is true!

Numbing gels or creams that contain benzocaine are not recommended and can be harmful for babies.

 

This website was created for patient and student educational purposes by a team of medical students at Boston University,

 led by Rebecca Matta (MS4) & Dr. Natalie Pierre-Joseph (Director of the Boston Medical Center Teen & Tot Clinic).
"Bright Futures Pocket Guide 2010", HealthyChildren.org, and AAP were used as the main sources of information.

Any questions or issues with the website, email becmatta@gmail.com

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