SEARCH:
Health Tip: Soothing Infants' Sore Gums
Related News from HealthDay
Parents Not Best Barometer of Kid’s Eating, Exercise Habits
Childhood Leukemia Subtype Resists Treatment
Nitric Oxide Monitoring of Little Benefit for Kids’ Asthma
Gene Governs Response to Leukemia Chemotherapy
Teen Birth Rate Up in 26 States in 2006
Health News Archives
   

Health Tip: Soothing Infants' Sore Gums

(HealthDay News) -- Babies whose teeth are growing in tend to become fussy and irritable.

Here are suggestions to help teething infants, courtesy of the Nemours Foundation:

  • Give your baby something cool to chew on -- a damp rag or a teething ring that's been refrigerated. Just make sure it's big enough that she can't choke on it.
  • Gently rub the gums with your finger or a damp, cool cloth.
  • Ask your doctor about giving your baby children's acetaminophen. Never apply an aspirin to your baby's gums.
  • Teething babies often get a rash from drooling, so gently dry her face frequently.

 

Copyright © 2007 ScoutNews, LLC. All rights reserved.


INSIDE LIFE & MARQUEE

News


Over 6 million items at your fingertips! Enter a keyword or highlight a category to search or browse at your leisure!
Search by Category

INSIDE more

BACK THEN
Look into history

Photo gallery features scenes from the Twin Counties' past.


Slideshow
Paws Pizazz

See our pet photo gallery and upload a pic of your pet.


Rock Mount Telegram | Weather | Sports | Life | Business News | Opinions | Classifieds | Sitemap
Rocky Mount Cars | Rocky Mount Jobs | Rocky Mount Real Estate

Copyright Fri Jan 09 22:10:02 EST 2009 Rocky Mount Telegram All rights reserved. - Rocky Mount Telegram - Our Partners

By using this service, you accept the terms of our visitor agreement and privacy policy
Registered site users, you may edit your profile.
Having trouble? Visit our help & FAQ