Teething Balms

Teething is one of those coming-of-age milestones that many parents dread.. drooling, fevers, and cranky babies! This natural process can be helped via the assistance of cold teething rings/age-appropriate toys and washcloths to help the teeth “cut” through the gums. Cryotherapy has been useful in many aches and illnesses to help constrict blood vessels, reduce blood flow and inflammation in the area. Homeopathic teething remedies and balms (like ones containing chamomile, organic catnip or clove) have little to no supporting evidence and are mostly nonregulated by FDA. In the eyes of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, parents should also avoid “topical anesthetic or homeopathic remedies to relieve discomfort.. due to potential harm of these products in infants. Because of the risk of methemoglobinemia, benzocaine use is contraindicated in children younger than two years of age.” Save the money and the mess of these substances, and trust the professionals on this one!

Source: https://www.aapd.org/globalassets/media/policies_guidelines/bp_perinataloralhealthcare.pdf