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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.

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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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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.

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