{"id":154,"date":"2022-01-28T21:48:32","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T21:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/?p=154"},"modified":"2022-01-28T21:48:34","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T21:48:34","slug":"tips-for-helping-a-teething-baby-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/28\/tips-for-helping-a-teething-baby-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Baby Teething? Here\u2019s How to Help Them Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Is your little one teething? Then a peaceful night\u2019s sleep may seem like a distant memory. After all, their aching gums can be extremely uncomfortable, causing them (and you!) to experience sleepless night after sleepless night. While this is a natural phase of them growing into their adorable smile, it\u2019s also natural to want to find an effective remedy. So, here are five tips for helping a teething baby<\/a> sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1. Sooth Their Gums with Cold Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inflamed, swollen gums can lead to soreness that prevents your little one from resting soundly. In an attempt to alleviate their discomfort, offer them a cold item. Some good examples include a clean, wet washcloth, a doctor-recommended teething ring that has been in the fridge, or chilled applesauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. Apply Some Pressure to Their Gums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t have a cold item within arm\u2019s reach, that\u2019s okay \u2013 your clean fingers will do the trick! To soothe their gums, try lightly applying pressure to the area. The counter sensation will help mitigate their discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3. Wipe Away Excess Drool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the teething phase, you may find that your baby is drooling even more than usual. To prevent their saliva from irritating your child\u2019s cheeks, keep a soft tissue or clean washcloth close by. If they have a rash or dry skin, use baby-safe moisturizers and lotions to avoid further irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4. Do Your Best to Establish a Nighttime Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although it may not seem like it at times, your child finds comfort in their nighttime routine. Therefore, it\u2019s best to stick with it even during their teething phase. Having the same order of events \u2013 from eating to bathing to sleeping \u2013 can help make this turbulent time a little more predictable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#5. Ask About Over-the-Counter Medications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you feel like you\u2019ve tried everything, but nothing has worked, then ask their pediatrician about over-the-counter medications. An appropriate dose of infant ibuprofen can make the world of difference. Just make sure to check-in with their doctor about the right amount and frequency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the teething phase, peaceful sleep can elude both you and your little one. Fortunately, the above tips can help ease their discomfort, increasing your chances of getting a restful night\u2019s sleep in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics<\/a> is where parents can turn to with all of their oral health-related questions. Whether you\u2019re wondering how to alleviate teething pain or want to learn how to take care of their new teeth from home, we\u2019re here for you! Both of our general dentists for children have years of experience helping growing smiles stay happy and healthy, from an infant\u2019s first checkup to their last cleaning before heading off to college. So, if you have a question about your baby\u2019s oral health or are ready to schedule an appointment for them, don\u2019t hesitate to visit our website<\/a> or call (860) 224-2419<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Is your little one teething? Then a peaceful night\u2019s sleep may seem like a distant memory. After all, their aching gums can be extremely uncomfortable, causing them (and you!) to experience sleepless night after sleepless night. While this is a natural phase of them growing into their adorable smile, it\u2019s also natural to want to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=154"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":157,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154\/revisions\/157"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=154"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}