Teething remedies: How to treat teething pain

• In the same way that ice works on a sprained ankle to numb pain and reduce swelling, cold compresses and food soothe sore gums.

• Place a wet washcloth in a clean plastic bag and chill it in the refrigerator. (For an extra soothing touch, first soak it in chamomile tea, which has been shown to calm fussy babies and help them sleep.) When you remove the washcloth from the bag, your child will enjoy munching on it because the fabric massages the ridges in her gums while the cold numbs the pain.

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Topical medication

• Numbing gels or creams that you rub on your baby's gums to relieve teething pain are available over the counter in drugstores. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that topical medications containing benzocaine shouldn't be used on children under 2 without guidance from a doctor.

Painkillers

• If nothing is working and your baby needs relief, your doctor might recommend trying an over-the-counter painkiller like acetaminophen. (Note: Don't give new medicines to a baby without first checking with a doctor.

Homeopathic remedies

• Some parents swear by homeopathic teething drops and tablets. (A homeopathic remedy is a highly diluted form of a substance that is known to cause the symptoms you're trying to cure.

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