Just looking for a little acute relief. Child is only six weeks, but vigorous and precocious. Teeth have not broken the skin, but are quite apparent under the gum, and seem to be causing some discomfort. Mom has tried Hylands teething tablets, but not much of a result. I said I'd check into a proper remedy.
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Re: teething remedy
from my Holistic Child Care Class:
These are to only be guidelines in the case of acute illness or first aid. It helps shorten your time in looking when you are in a hurry with an ill child. It helps you narrow down a little.
Find the ONE right remedy that matches all the symptoms the best - ONE remedy - and give in water as I taught in Lesson 3
http://www.worldhostone.com/altbirth/html/homeo.htm (URL no longer works)
Below is a helpful excerpt on teething from Dana Ullman's book Homeopathic Medicine for Children & Infants: Teething
Belladonna: These babies experience great pain that makes them restless and may lead them to kick, scream, or bite. They have very red gums and lips, and they may twitch.
Calcarea Carb.: The infant begins teething late (after twelve months). The head perspires during teething, and the child tends to grind his teeth at night. He usually puts his fingers in his mouth to relive the pain. His sweat, stools, and vomit will all have a sour smell.
Calcarea Phos: This medicine is for thin, even emaciated, infants who are slow in learning to walk, delayed in teething (after twelve months), and in general slow starters. they are prone to diarrhea with much flatulence during teething.
Chamomilla : This is the first medicine to consider, unless some other remedy is obviously indicated. the baby is extremely irritable and impatient. He or she demands something and then refuse it when offered. They seem to be in great pain. They are aggravated by being touched, and nothing seems to give them relief, though rocking and being carried temporarily quiets them. They put their fingers in their mouth to relieve the pain. One cheek is often hot and red (the side of the inflamed gum), while the other cheek is cold and pale. They are relieved slightly by cold applications (ice). They have difficulty sleeping and will usually keep you up to. they may have green stools that smell like rotten eggs. Their arms or legs may jerk or convulse. If Chamomilla fails. it is usually best to try Belladonna.
Coffea: when teething infants are physically or mentally hyperactive and do not sleep much, consider this medicine.
Magnesia Phos: These infants expense spasms during teething, which are relieved by warm or hot drinks.
Plantago: When an infant has ear pain concurrent with teething, take tincture of this remedy and rub it directly on the gum, as well as placing a couple of slightly diluted drops into the ear.
*************
http://www.goodfoods.coop/homeopathy082002.html (URL no longer works)
Focus On Homeopathy
August 2002
by Dr. Shula Bhatt, L.C.E.H. Bom, India
At the time of teething, the usual complaint of a child are general irritation, loss of appetite, diarrhea, fever, sleeplessness and weight loss. In homeopathy there are certain remedies which are very useful for teething complaints.
Chamomilla-head remedy for ailments of dentition. Child is peevish and fretful with greenish and offensive diarrhea. The gums are red and tender. The child screams with pain and refuses food, drink and toys when offered. The child wants to be covered and carried all the time. It is worse at night.
Calcarea Carb.-slowness in teething or where the teething is too rapid. The gums are pale and shiny. Sweat on the forehead is the leading indicator.
Calcarea Phos.-Suitable in emaciated children with open fontanelles and who are slow in teething and whose teeth decay rapidly because of deficiency in bone tissues. The child has diarrhea during dentition.
Colocynth-when a baby bolts its food too rapidly or seems to dislike its foods. Windy, tummy pains.
Pulsatilla-when the child is gentle, fair type, fearful and only comforted by patting.
Phytolacca-when the child bites the teeth and gums together.
Kreosote-an excellent remedy where dentition is painful and difficult. The gums are spongy and painful. When the teeth come out, they show marks of decay on them. The child is restless and tosses about. The child has constipation and undigested diarrheic stools.
Podophyllum-diarrhea; watery, greenish, slimy stools; general irritability. The child wants to be carried all the time and it is worse at night.
Mag Phos-for spasms during dentition.
Aconite-fever with restlessness and sleeplessness; the child cries because of teething pain.
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http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/health ... ing_hm.htm
Homeopathic Remedies for Teething
Teething is always uncomfortable, but some babies and toddlers feel more miserable than others. Episodes begin around four months of age and occur at intervals until age two or later. Babies are usually cranky or tearful, drool profusely, and feel a need to press their gums or bite down hard on toys. Sometimes a teething baby refuses to eat or nurse. The stress and discomfort of teething can lower a child's resistance to infection. Runny noses, rashes on the chin, spitting up of swallowed saliva, or mild diarrhea can occur without infection-but fever and symptoms of actual illness are not "just teething." Any illness needs attention of its own. Homeopathic remedies are a safe, non-toxic way to help relieve the pain and make the baby happier.
For dosage information, please read the information at the end of this section. See also "Using Homeopathy With Professional Guidance" in What Is Homeopathy?
Aconitum apellus: If teething is very painful, and the baby seems agitated or fearful, this remedy can often bring relief. The baby's face may be flushed, the gums may look inflamed, and sleep can be very restless.
Belladonna: Intense inflammation and gum pain, with flushing of the face and a feeling of heat, often indicate a need for this remedy. The baby is restless, easily startled, and may tend to cry out during sleep.
Calcarea carbonica: If teething is late to begin, then slow and difficult, this remedy can be helpful. The baby may seem sad or anxious with the pain, making chewing motions and pressing his gums together, often even while sleeping. Babies who need this remedy are usually chubby, slow to learn to crawl or walk, and their heads often sweat during naps or sleep at night.
Calcarea phosphorica: This remedy may be helpful to a child whose teeth are late to come in, with aching in the gums and trouble sleeping. Irritability, picky eating habits, and stomachaches are other indications. A child who needs this remedy often is allergic to many foods and may tend toward early tooth decay.
Chamomilla: This remedy is often indicated when a child seems extremely irritable or angry and the pain appears to be unbearable. Babies may feel agitated, scream and hit, and want to be rocked or carried constantly to distract them from the pain. The gums may be so tender that touching them is intolerable - or they may feel better from hard pressure and biting down on something cold. Greenish diarrhea that occurs because of teething stress is another indication for Chamomilla.
Coffea cruda: This remedy can be helpful when a child seems excitable and has trouble sleeping because of teething pain. Distressing pain in the gums often is relieved by holding something cold on them.
Ignatia: If a child seems very emotional, upset, or sad because of teething, this remedy may bring relief. The baby's sleep may be light and restless, with jerking or twitching in the arms and legs.
Kreosotum: This remedy may be helpful if the child has irritating saliva and severe discomfort during teething. Teeth that decay soon after coming in often indicate a need for Kreosotum.
Magnesia phosphorica: This remedy is often helpful for painful teething, relieved by pressing on the painful area and by heat. The baby may seem happier when drinking something warm from a cup or bottle, or when biting down on an object. A warm washcloth or hot water bottle held against the cheek may also help relieve the pain.
Phytolacca: This remedy may be indicated if a baby with teething pain constantly presses his or her gums together very hard, or tries to bite down on anything in reach.
Pulsatilla: A baby who is very tearful during teething and wants to be constantly held and comforted may respond to this remedy. Biting on something cold may help and warmth increases discomfort. Cool food and drinks or being out in open air also bring improvement.
Silicea (also called Silica): Slow, difficult teething that makes the baby tired and nervous may be helped by this remedy. Children who need Silica often have fine hair and seem a little delicate, with low resistance to colds or other illnesses.
Sulphur: This remedy may be indicated if a reddish irritation or rash develops on the baby's chin or diaper area during teething episodes. Diarrhea (often whitish) may occur because of stress. The baby is irritable and anxious, feeling worse from being warm.
*********
http://www.homeopathic.com/Articles/Usi ... icine.html
The Homeopathic Treatment of Teething and Colic
Shakespeare once described infancy as the age of "mewling and puking in the nurse's arms." Although there are innumerable theories for why infants vomit or have one condition or another, the underlying basis of homeopathic thought is that symptoms are responses of the organism to deal with infections or some type of internally or externally derived stress. Symptoms, then, represent the best efforts of the body to try to defend and heal itself.
Besides the inappropriate treatment of infant fevers and colds, another common, inappropriate treatment that is often administered is for infant's teething problems. A large group of pediatricians were recently surveyed about what they do for teething infants. Virtually all prescribed medications, usually pain-killers of varying strengths, sedatives, and local anesthetics.
It is certainly understandable that parents want to do something to allay their infants' pain during the teething stage. Besides the tooth pain and drooling that infants suffer, they also often have fever, bowel problems (usually diarrhea, or constipation alternating with diarrhea), colds, and skin rashes. And it is certainly understandable that physicians who see the pained infants and the frightened and concerned parents would want to do something. However, homeopathy offers such an effective alternative to problems associated with teething that physicians and parents will inevitably look to it.
Chamomilla has probably introduced more parents to homeopathy than any other homeopathic medicine. It is not the only medicine that homeopaths prescribe to treat teething, but it is so commonly used that it is generally recommended unless the infant's symptoms clearly indicate the need for a different medicine. The most common symptoms of infants who need Chamomilla are inflamed gums, drooling, and a desire to keep fingers in the mouth. Commonly, one cheek is hot and red, while the other is pale. More notable than these physical symptoms are the emotional and behavioral changes. The infants are hyperirritable and may scream and hit. They demand things but reject them as soon as they are given. During sleep they toss and turn and may cry aloud. The only relief they experience comes when they are being carried about or rocked. This description of Chamomilla infants no doubt sounds familiar to many parents.
Other homeopathic medicines given to teething infants are Podophyllum (mayapple), Belladonna (deadly nightshade),Calcarea phosphorica (phosphate of calcium), Calcarea carbonica (calcium carbonate), Coffea (coffee), and Caffeinum (caffeine).
Although some parents may be frightened to give some of these substances to their infant or child, the exceedingly small doses used in homeopathic medicine are known not only to be safe but to be effective in treating many common ailments.
For numerous infant and childhood conditions it may often be more appropriate to treat the parent's anxiety than the pediatric complaint. The fever-phobia that parents have and the fear that any symptom requires immediate treatment is a common, though "curable," state of mind. Although there are certainly conditions that require medical attention, the vast majority of infant and childhood symptoms are nothing to worry about. Pediatrician Robert Mendelsohn has noted that 95% of pediatric ailments heal themselves and do not require medical care. One important recommendation for parents who want to try to treat their children is to remember to avoid treatments that suppress symptoms. Treatments that try to counteract the body's natural defensive tendencies are generally suppressive. One example of a common home treatment for infants' colic (or sometimes for children's digestive problems, too) is the use of baking soda. Although baking soda may neutralize the stomach acids, it causes what is called a "rebound effect," in which the body reacts to the baking soda by secreting even more stomach acids.
The homeopathic alternative to treating infants' colic and children's digestive problems is an individually chosen homeopathic medicine. Chamomilla is one of the common medicines for colic when the infant has the typically hyperirritable state that is normally associated with this medicine, as described earlier. Pulsatilla is another common medicine for colic, but the infants for whom it is prescribed are generally very affectionate and desirous of attention and sympathy; although they may be irritable from the pain they experience, they are still basically friendly. Some of the other commonly used homeopathic medicines for colicky infants are Arsenicum, Nux vomica, Natrum sulphuricum, Bryonia, Magnesia phosphorica, Colocynthis, Lycopodium, and Sulphur. There are numerous other homeopathic medicines (too many to list here) that are occasionally given to colicky infants.
Some people theorize that the reason for colic is that the infant is allergic to milk or to some other food. The homeopathic view of food allergies is basically that the food is not "the problem." Rather, it is the individual's underlying state of health. The disease process produces poor assimilation and utilization of the food, which then ultimately creates symptoms. Homeopaths have found that the homeopathic medicines are effective in reestablishing health and thereby reducing food allergies.
Homeopathic medicines have wide applications for pediatric complaints. Since conventional medications, taken singlularly or in combination with other drugs, have known and unknown complications in infants and children, it is generally worthwhile to seek safe, effective alternatives to pediatric problems first. Homeopathic medicines may not only help to improve the health of infants and children, but will probably also help them to become healthy adults.
Sheri
At 08:04 PM 12/13/2013, you wrote:
Sheri Nakken, former R.N., MA, Hahnemannian Homeopath
http://homeopathycures.wordpress.com/ & http://vaccinationdangers.wordpress.com/
ONLINE/Email classes in Homeopathy; Vaccine Dangers; Childhood Diseases and Child Health
next classes start December 6 and 12
These are to only be guidelines in the case of acute illness or first aid. It helps shorten your time in looking when you are in a hurry with an ill child. It helps you narrow down a little.
Find the ONE right remedy that matches all the symptoms the best - ONE remedy - and give in water as I taught in Lesson 3
http://www.worldhostone.com/altbirth/html/homeo.htm (URL no longer works)
Below is a helpful excerpt on teething from Dana Ullman's book Homeopathic Medicine for Children & Infants: Teething
Belladonna: These babies experience great pain that makes them restless and may lead them to kick, scream, or bite. They have very red gums and lips, and they may twitch.
Calcarea Carb.: The infant begins teething late (after twelve months). The head perspires during teething, and the child tends to grind his teeth at night. He usually puts his fingers in his mouth to relive the pain. His sweat, stools, and vomit will all have a sour smell.
Calcarea Phos: This medicine is for thin, even emaciated, infants who are slow in learning to walk, delayed in teething (after twelve months), and in general slow starters. they are prone to diarrhea with much flatulence during teething.
Chamomilla : This is the first medicine to consider, unless some other remedy is obviously indicated. the baby is extremely irritable and impatient. He or she demands something and then refuse it when offered. They seem to be in great pain. They are aggravated by being touched, and nothing seems to give them relief, though rocking and being carried temporarily quiets them. They put their fingers in their mouth to relieve the pain. One cheek is often hot and red (the side of the inflamed gum), while the other cheek is cold and pale. They are relieved slightly by cold applications (ice). They have difficulty sleeping and will usually keep you up to. they may have green stools that smell like rotten eggs. Their arms or legs may jerk or convulse. If Chamomilla fails. it is usually best to try Belladonna.
Coffea: when teething infants are physically or mentally hyperactive and do not sleep much, consider this medicine.
Magnesia Phos: These infants expense spasms during teething, which are relieved by warm or hot drinks.
Plantago: When an infant has ear pain concurrent with teething, take tincture of this remedy and rub it directly on the gum, as well as placing a couple of slightly diluted drops into the ear.
*************
http://www.goodfoods.coop/homeopathy082002.html (URL no longer works)
Focus On Homeopathy
August 2002
by Dr. Shula Bhatt, L.C.E.H. Bom, India
At the time of teething, the usual complaint of a child are general irritation, loss of appetite, diarrhea, fever, sleeplessness and weight loss. In homeopathy there are certain remedies which are very useful for teething complaints.
Chamomilla-head remedy for ailments of dentition. Child is peevish and fretful with greenish and offensive diarrhea. The gums are red and tender. The child screams with pain and refuses food, drink and toys when offered. The child wants to be covered and carried all the time. It is worse at night.
Calcarea Carb.-slowness in teething or where the teething is too rapid. The gums are pale and shiny. Sweat on the forehead is the leading indicator.
Calcarea Phos.-Suitable in emaciated children with open fontanelles and who are slow in teething and whose teeth decay rapidly because of deficiency in bone tissues. The child has diarrhea during dentition.
Colocynth-when a baby bolts its food too rapidly or seems to dislike its foods. Windy, tummy pains.
Pulsatilla-when the child is gentle, fair type, fearful and only comforted by patting.
Phytolacca-when the child bites the teeth and gums together.
Kreosote-an excellent remedy where dentition is painful and difficult. The gums are spongy and painful. When the teeth come out, they show marks of decay on them. The child is restless and tosses about. The child has constipation and undigested diarrheic stools.
Podophyllum-diarrhea; watery, greenish, slimy stools; general irritability. The child wants to be carried all the time and it is worse at night.
Mag Phos-for spasms during dentition.
Aconite-fever with restlessness and sleeplessness; the child cries because of teething pain.
********
http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/health ... ing_hm.htm
Homeopathic Remedies for Teething
Teething is always uncomfortable, but some babies and toddlers feel more miserable than others. Episodes begin around four months of age and occur at intervals until age two or later. Babies are usually cranky or tearful, drool profusely, and feel a need to press their gums or bite down hard on toys. Sometimes a teething baby refuses to eat or nurse. The stress and discomfort of teething can lower a child's resistance to infection. Runny noses, rashes on the chin, spitting up of swallowed saliva, or mild diarrhea can occur without infection-but fever and symptoms of actual illness are not "just teething." Any illness needs attention of its own. Homeopathic remedies are a safe, non-toxic way to help relieve the pain and make the baby happier.
For dosage information, please read the information at the end of this section. See also "Using Homeopathy With Professional Guidance" in What Is Homeopathy?
Aconitum apellus: If teething is very painful, and the baby seems agitated or fearful, this remedy can often bring relief. The baby's face may be flushed, the gums may look inflamed, and sleep can be very restless.
Belladonna: Intense inflammation and gum pain, with flushing of the face and a feeling of heat, often indicate a need for this remedy. The baby is restless, easily startled, and may tend to cry out during sleep.
Calcarea carbonica: If teething is late to begin, then slow and difficult, this remedy can be helpful. The baby may seem sad or anxious with the pain, making chewing motions and pressing his gums together, often even while sleeping. Babies who need this remedy are usually chubby, slow to learn to crawl or walk, and their heads often sweat during naps or sleep at night.
Calcarea phosphorica: This remedy may be helpful to a child whose teeth are late to come in, with aching in the gums and trouble sleeping. Irritability, picky eating habits, and stomachaches are other indications. A child who needs this remedy often is allergic to many foods and may tend toward early tooth decay.
Chamomilla: This remedy is often indicated when a child seems extremely irritable or angry and the pain appears to be unbearable. Babies may feel agitated, scream and hit, and want to be rocked or carried constantly to distract them from the pain. The gums may be so tender that touching them is intolerable - or they may feel better from hard pressure and biting down on something cold. Greenish diarrhea that occurs because of teething stress is another indication for Chamomilla.
Coffea cruda: This remedy can be helpful when a child seems excitable and has trouble sleeping because of teething pain. Distressing pain in the gums often is relieved by holding something cold on them.
Ignatia: If a child seems very emotional, upset, or sad because of teething, this remedy may bring relief. The baby's sleep may be light and restless, with jerking or twitching in the arms and legs.
Kreosotum: This remedy may be helpful if the child has irritating saliva and severe discomfort during teething. Teeth that decay soon after coming in often indicate a need for Kreosotum.
Magnesia phosphorica: This remedy is often helpful for painful teething, relieved by pressing on the painful area and by heat. The baby may seem happier when drinking something warm from a cup or bottle, or when biting down on an object. A warm washcloth or hot water bottle held against the cheek may also help relieve the pain.
Phytolacca: This remedy may be indicated if a baby with teething pain constantly presses his or her gums together very hard, or tries to bite down on anything in reach.
Pulsatilla: A baby who is very tearful during teething and wants to be constantly held and comforted may respond to this remedy. Biting on something cold may help and warmth increases discomfort. Cool food and drinks or being out in open air also bring improvement.
Silicea (also called Silica): Slow, difficult teething that makes the baby tired and nervous may be helped by this remedy. Children who need Silica often have fine hair and seem a little delicate, with low resistance to colds or other illnesses.
Sulphur: This remedy may be indicated if a reddish irritation or rash develops on the baby's chin or diaper area during teething episodes. Diarrhea (often whitish) may occur because of stress. The baby is irritable and anxious, feeling worse from being warm.
*********
http://www.homeopathic.com/Articles/Usi ... icine.html
The Homeopathic Treatment of Teething and Colic
Shakespeare once described infancy as the age of "mewling and puking in the nurse's arms." Although there are innumerable theories for why infants vomit or have one condition or another, the underlying basis of homeopathic thought is that symptoms are responses of the organism to deal with infections or some type of internally or externally derived stress. Symptoms, then, represent the best efforts of the body to try to defend and heal itself.
Besides the inappropriate treatment of infant fevers and colds, another common, inappropriate treatment that is often administered is for infant's teething problems. A large group of pediatricians were recently surveyed about what they do for teething infants. Virtually all prescribed medications, usually pain-killers of varying strengths, sedatives, and local anesthetics.
It is certainly understandable that parents want to do something to allay their infants' pain during the teething stage. Besides the tooth pain and drooling that infants suffer, they also often have fever, bowel problems (usually diarrhea, or constipation alternating with diarrhea), colds, and skin rashes. And it is certainly understandable that physicians who see the pained infants and the frightened and concerned parents would want to do something. However, homeopathy offers such an effective alternative to problems associated with teething that physicians and parents will inevitably look to it.
Chamomilla has probably introduced more parents to homeopathy than any other homeopathic medicine. It is not the only medicine that homeopaths prescribe to treat teething, but it is so commonly used that it is generally recommended unless the infant's symptoms clearly indicate the need for a different medicine. The most common symptoms of infants who need Chamomilla are inflamed gums, drooling, and a desire to keep fingers in the mouth. Commonly, one cheek is hot and red, while the other is pale. More notable than these physical symptoms are the emotional and behavioral changes. The infants are hyperirritable and may scream and hit. They demand things but reject them as soon as they are given. During sleep they toss and turn and may cry aloud. The only relief they experience comes when they are being carried about or rocked. This description of Chamomilla infants no doubt sounds familiar to many parents.
Other homeopathic medicines given to teething infants are Podophyllum (mayapple), Belladonna (deadly nightshade),Calcarea phosphorica (phosphate of calcium), Calcarea carbonica (calcium carbonate), Coffea (coffee), and Caffeinum (caffeine).
Although some parents may be frightened to give some of these substances to their infant or child, the exceedingly small doses used in homeopathic medicine are known not only to be safe but to be effective in treating many common ailments.
For numerous infant and childhood conditions it may often be more appropriate to treat the parent's anxiety than the pediatric complaint. The fever-phobia that parents have and the fear that any symptom requires immediate treatment is a common, though "curable," state of mind. Although there are certainly conditions that require medical attention, the vast majority of infant and childhood symptoms are nothing to worry about. Pediatrician Robert Mendelsohn has noted that 95% of pediatric ailments heal themselves and do not require medical care. One important recommendation for parents who want to try to treat their children is to remember to avoid treatments that suppress symptoms. Treatments that try to counteract the body's natural defensive tendencies are generally suppressive. One example of a common home treatment for infants' colic (or sometimes for children's digestive problems, too) is the use of baking soda. Although baking soda may neutralize the stomach acids, it causes what is called a "rebound effect," in which the body reacts to the baking soda by secreting even more stomach acids.
The homeopathic alternative to treating infants' colic and children's digestive problems is an individually chosen homeopathic medicine. Chamomilla is one of the common medicines for colic when the infant has the typically hyperirritable state that is normally associated with this medicine, as described earlier. Pulsatilla is another common medicine for colic, but the infants for whom it is prescribed are generally very affectionate and desirous of attention and sympathy; although they may be irritable from the pain they experience, they are still basically friendly. Some of the other commonly used homeopathic medicines for colicky infants are Arsenicum, Nux vomica, Natrum sulphuricum, Bryonia, Magnesia phosphorica, Colocynthis, Lycopodium, and Sulphur. There are numerous other homeopathic medicines (too many to list here) that are occasionally given to colicky infants.
Some people theorize that the reason for colic is that the infant is allergic to milk or to some other food. The homeopathic view of food allergies is basically that the food is not "the problem." Rather, it is the individual's underlying state of health. The disease process produces poor assimilation and utilization of the food, which then ultimately creates symptoms. Homeopaths have found that the homeopathic medicines are effective in reestablishing health and thereby reducing food allergies.
Homeopathic medicines have wide applications for pediatric complaints. Since conventional medications, taken singlularly or in combination with other drugs, have known and unknown complications in infants and children, it is generally worthwhile to seek safe, effective alternatives to pediatric problems first. Homeopathic medicines may not only help to improve the health of infants and children, but will probably also help them to become healthy adults.
Sheri
At 08:04 PM 12/13/2013, you wrote:
Sheri Nakken, former R.N., MA, Hahnemannian Homeopath
http://homeopathycures.wordpress.com/ & http://vaccinationdangers.wordpress.com/
ONLINE/Email classes in Homeopathy; Vaccine Dangers; Childhood Diseases and Child Health
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Re: teething remedy
6 weeks is pretty early for teething............are you sure that is what it is?
Don't go by the remedy recommendations in the info below................
http://www.naturemoms.com/natural-teeth ... edies.html
Natural Teething Remedies for Baby
Teething can be a horrible time for babies. Not only does a new tooth cause pain and discomfort for your little one, it also can be scary to have something new growing inside their mouth. While there are lots of products on the market, such as baby Tylenol and teething gels, these products can be dangerous for your child. Before you go shopping at the pharmacy aisle, try some of these natural remedies to stop teething pain.
What most people don't realize is that not all babies are in horrible pain while teething, they're simply uncomfortable and scared. The option many people skip to cure teething pain is to distract the baby with a toy. Focusing on the pain can make it worse, so try to give them something else to think about.
Another natural cure for teething pain is giving the baby something to chew on. Pressure on their gums will not only feel good, it will distract them from the pain and discomfort by giving them something to do. Here are some ideas for what to give your baby.
* Frozen teething ring. While the cold helps numb baby's sore gums, freezing normal rings can make them hard and uncomfortable. They now make soft teething rings that stay soft when you freeze them. Just be careful; soft rings can break open if chewed to hard. Make sure the ingredients inside wont harm your baby. [and make sure BPA-free..........Sheri]
* Frozen washcloth. Just wet it down and pop it in the freezer. It has all the benefits of the teething ring, but it's softer for more sensitive babies.
* Food. Frozen bananas can be something new and different for a baby that doesn't want their teething ring. Plus they taste good too. Just don't give a baby with teeth since they can break off and choke on.
* Teething Biscuits. While the teething biscuits that your mother gave you contain chemical you probably don't want baby to have, they do make new organic biscuits you can give. Just be sure to check that they'll dissolve in your mouth before giving them to your child so there's no risk of choking.
If you've tried all these options and nothing's working, don't worry just yet. There are natural products and herbs you can give your baby before turning to medicines. Here are just a few that others have found helpful. Check with a doctor before giving anything to your child.
* Natural teething tablets. The best one's to use contain Chamomilla for irritability and Belladonna for inflammation. They come in a form that dissolves in your child's mouth so there's no risk of choking. [I will give you info on remedies to consider - best to find the ONE remedy that matches the whole symptom picture, not as said above - one remedy for one thing and another remedy for another. There is a remedy that will cover all.............Sheri]
* Clove oil. This is pretty potent stuff; so you want to dilute it. Just mix a few drops with 2 tablespoons of safe, edible oil and rub into baby's gums. The rubbing action will also soothe them as well.
* Vanilla extract. Rubbing a little bit on baby's gums not only feels warm and soothing; the vanilla also has a calming effect.
If you've tried all these remedies and nothing has worked, take your child to their pediatrician. [[or your holistic practitioner.......chiropractic can often help too.....Sheri]
A common problem is that parents may miss signs of an illness because they think the crying and fussiness is caused by teething. The most important thing to remember with a teething baby is patience. When you get upset and frustrated, you child gets upset and frustrated too.
See also: BPA Free Teethers and Pacifiers & BPA Free Baby Bottles
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http://www.hippiedippiebebe.com/health/ ... -remedies/
some swear by amber teething necklaces - benefit from wearing them - they are NOT for chewing but safe if they do
here is one company (not recommending the company as know nothing about them - just sharing the info)
http://www.babyteethingnecklaces.com/
Sheri
Sheri Nakken, former R.N., MA, Hahnemannian Homeopath
http://homeopathycures.wordpress.com/ & http://vaccinationdangers.wordpress.com/
ONLINE/Email classes in Homeopathy; Vaccine Dangers; Childhood Diseases and Child Health
next classes start December 6 and 12
Don't go by the remedy recommendations in the info below................
http://www.naturemoms.com/natural-teeth ... edies.html
Natural Teething Remedies for Baby
Teething can be a horrible time for babies. Not only does a new tooth cause pain and discomfort for your little one, it also can be scary to have something new growing inside their mouth. While there are lots of products on the market, such as baby Tylenol and teething gels, these products can be dangerous for your child. Before you go shopping at the pharmacy aisle, try some of these natural remedies to stop teething pain.
What most people don't realize is that not all babies are in horrible pain while teething, they're simply uncomfortable and scared. The option many people skip to cure teething pain is to distract the baby with a toy. Focusing on the pain can make it worse, so try to give them something else to think about.
Another natural cure for teething pain is giving the baby something to chew on. Pressure on their gums will not only feel good, it will distract them from the pain and discomfort by giving them something to do. Here are some ideas for what to give your baby.
* Frozen teething ring. While the cold helps numb baby's sore gums, freezing normal rings can make them hard and uncomfortable. They now make soft teething rings that stay soft when you freeze them. Just be careful; soft rings can break open if chewed to hard. Make sure the ingredients inside wont harm your baby. [and make sure BPA-free..........Sheri]
* Frozen washcloth. Just wet it down and pop it in the freezer. It has all the benefits of the teething ring, but it's softer for more sensitive babies.
* Food. Frozen bananas can be something new and different for a baby that doesn't want their teething ring. Plus they taste good too. Just don't give a baby with teeth since they can break off and choke on.
* Teething Biscuits. While the teething biscuits that your mother gave you contain chemical you probably don't want baby to have, they do make new organic biscuits you can give. Just be sure to check that they'll dissolve in your mouth before giving them to your child so there's no risk of choking.
If you've tried all these options and nothing's working, don't worry just yet. There are natural products and herbs you can give your baby before turning to medicines. Here are just a few that others have found helpful. Check with a doctor before giving anything to your child.
* Natural teething tablets. The best one's to use contain Chamomilla for irritability and Belladonna for inflammation. They come in a form that dissolves in your child's mouth so there's no risk of choking. [I will give you info on remedies to consider - best to find the ONE remedy that matches the whole symptom picture, not as said above - one remedy for one thing and another remedy for another. There is a remedy that will cover all.............Sheri]
* Clove oil. This is pretty potent stuff; so you want to dilute it. Just mix a few drops with 2 tablespoons of safe, edible oil and rub into baby's gums. The rubbing action will also soothe them as well.
* Vanilla extract. Rubbing a little bit on baby's gums not only feels warm and soothing; the vanilla also has a calming effect.
If you've tried all these remedies and nothing has worked, take your child to their pediatrician. [[or your holistic practitioner.......chiropractic can often help too.....Sheri]
A common problem is that parents may miss signs of an illness because they think the crying and fussiness is caused by teething. The most important thing to remember with a teething baby is patience. When you get upset and frustrated, you child gets upset and frustrated too.
See also: BPA Free Teethers and Pacifiers & BPA Free Baby Bottles
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some swear by amber teething necklaces - benefit from wearing them - they are NOT for chewing but safe if they do
here is one company (not recommending the company as know nothing about them - just sharing the info)
http://www.babyteethingnecklaces.com/
Sheri
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Jean Doherty
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Re: teething remedy
- Early walking, talking, and teething This is found in Ref Works under Gallic ac in the a precocious ,rather aggressive, hyperactive child. 6 weeks very early indeed, Jean
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Ginny Wilken
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Re: teething remedy
Wow, you guys rock! Thanks a bunch; I have lots to read and consider now. Baby was a week late, and huge. Her first. I saw photos of his gums, and the outline of teeth under them is unmistakable. I'll get more info on his case to study. Mom is very astute, but not studied in homeopathy.
ginny
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Irene de Villiers
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Re: teething remedy
Chamomilla 200C has been my favorite teething remedy to use
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Sheri Nakken
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Re: teething remedy
At 05:36 AM 12/14/2013, Irene wrote:
ONLY if the symptoms match. Too much routinism
out there for teething and other acutes and
people need to be informed that there are many
remedies for teething, not just cham. As you can
see from this therapeutics list, there are many
possible (and more than this too)
Aconitum apellus: If teething is very painful,
and the baby seems agitated or fearful, this
remedy can often bring relief. The baby’s face
may be flushed, the gums may look inflamed, and sleep can be very restless.
Belladonna: Intense inflammation and gum pain,
with flushing of the face and a feeling of heat,
often indicate a need for this remedy. The baby
is restless, easily startled, and may tend to cry out during sleep.
Calcarea carbonica: If teething is late to begin,
then slow and difficult, this remedy can be
helpful. The baby may seem sad or anxious with
the pain, making chewing motions and pressing his
gums together, often even while sleeping. Babies
who need this remedy are usually chubby, slow to
learn to crawl or walk, and their heads often
sweat during naps or sleep at night.
Calcarea phosphorica: This remedy may be helpful
to a child whose teeth are late to come in, with
aching in the gums and trouble sleeping.
Irritability, picky eating habits, and
stomachaches are other indications. A child who
needs this remedy often is allergic to many foods
and may tend toward early tooth decay.
Chamomilla: This remedy is often indicated when a
child seems extremely irritable or angry and the
pain appears to be unbearable. Babies may feel
agitated, scream and hit, and want to be rocked
or carried constantly to distract them from the
pain. The gums may be so tender that touching
them is intolerable — or they may feel better
from hard pressure and biting down on something
cold. Greenish diarrhea that occurs because of
teething stress is another indication for Chamomilla.
Coffea cruda: This remedy can be helpful when a
child seems excitable and has trouble sleeping
because of teething pain. Distressing pain in the
gums often is relieved by holding something cold on them.
Ignatia: If a child seems very emotional, upset,
or sad because of teething, this remedy may bring
relief. The baby’s sleep may be light and
restless, with jerking or twitching in the arms and legs.
Kreosotum: This remedy may be helpful if the
child has irritating saliva and severe discomfort
during teething. Teeth that decay soon after
coming in often indicate a need for Kreosotum.
Magnesia phosphorica: This remedy is often
helpful for painful teething, relieved by
pressing on the painful area and by heat. The
baby may seem happier when drinking something
warm from a cup or bottle, or when biting down on
an object. A warm washcloth or hot water bottle
held against the cheek may also help relieve the pain.
Phytolacca: This remedy may be indicated if a
baby with teething pain constantly presses his or
her gums together very hard, or tries to bite down on anything in reach.
Pulsatilla: A baby who is very tearful during
teething and wants to be constantly held and
comforted may respond to this remedy. Biting on
something cold may help and warmth increases
discomfort. Cool food and drinks or being out in
open air also bring improvement.
Silicea (also called Silica): Slow, difficult
teething that makes the baby tired and nervous
may be helped by this remedy. Children who need
Silica often have fine hair and seem a little
delicate, with low resistance to colds or other illnesses.
Sulphur: This remedy may be indicated if a
reddish irritation or rash develops on the baby’s
chin or diaper area during teething episodes.
Diarrhea (often whitish) may occur because of
stress. The baby is irritable and anxious, feeling worse from being warm.
Sheri
Sheri Nakken, former R.N., MA, Hahnemannian Homeopath
http://homeopathycures.wordpress.com/ &
http://vaccinationdangers.wordpress.com/
ONLINE/Email classes in Homeopathy; Vaccine
Dangers; Childhood Diseases and Child Health
next classes start December 6 and 12
ONLY if the symptoms match. Too much routinism
out there for teething and other acutes and
people need to be informed that there are many
remedies for teething, not just cham. As you can
see from this therapeutics list, there are many
possible (and more than this too)
Aconitum apellus: If teething is very painful,
and the baby seems agitated or fearful, this
remedy can often bring relief. The baby’s face
may be flushed, the gums may look inflamed, and sleep can be very restless.
Belladonna: Intense inflammation and gum pain,
with flushing of the face and a feeling of heat,
often indicate a need for this remedy. The baby
is restless, easily startled, and may tend to cry out during sleep.
Calcarea carbonica: If teething is late to begin,
then slow and difficult, this remedy can be
helpful. The baby may seem sad or anxious with
the pain, making chewing motions and pressing his
gums together, often even while sleeping. Babies
who need this remedy are usually chubby, slow to
learn to crawl or walk, and their heads often
sweat during naps or sleep at night.
Calcarea phosphorica: This remedy may be helpful
to a child whose teeth are late to come in, with
aching in the gums and trouble sleeping.
Irritability, picky eating habits, and
stomachaches are other indications. A child who
needs this remedy often is allergic to many foods
and may tend toward early tooth decay.
Chamomilla: This remedy is often indicated when a
child seems extremely irritable or angry and the
pain appears to be unbearable. Babies may feel
agitated, scream and hit, and want to be rocked
or carried constantly to distract them from the
pain. The gums may be so tender that touching
them is intolerable — or they may feel better
from hard pressure and biting down on something
cold. Greenish diarrhea that occurs because of
teething stress is another indication for Chamomilla.
Coffea cruda: This remedy can be helpful when a
child seems excitable and has trouble sleeping
because of teething pain. Distressing pain in the
gums often is relieved by holding something cold on them.
Ignatia: If a child seems very emotional, upset,
or sad because of teething, this remedy may bring
relief. The baby’s sleep may be light and
restless, with jerking or twitching in the arms and legs.
Kreosotum: This remedy may be helpful if the
child has irritating saliva and severe discomfort
during teething. Teeth that decay soon after
coming in often indicate a need for Kreosotum.
Magnesia phosphorica: This remedy is often
helpful for painful teething, relieved by
pressing on the painful area and by heat. The
baby may seem happier when drinking something
warm from a cup or bottle, or when biting down on
an object. A warm washcloth or hot water bottle
held against the cheek may also help relieve the pain.
Phytolacca: This remedy may be indicated if a
baby with teething pain constantly presses his or
her gums together very hard, or tries to bite down on anything in reach.
Pulsatilla: A baby who is very tearful during
teething and wants to be constantly held and
comforted may respond to this remedy. Biting on
something cold may help and warmth increases
discomfort. Cool food and drinks or being out in
open air also bring improvement.
Silicea (also called Silica): Slow, difficult
teething that makes the baby tired and nervous
may be helped by this remedy. Children who need
Silica often have fine hair and seem a little
delicate, with low resistance to colds or other illnesses.
Sulphur: This remedy may be indicated if a
reddish irritation or rash develops on the baby’s
chin or diaper area during teething episodes.
Diarrhea (often whitish) may occur because of
stress. The baby is irritable and anxious, feeling worse from being warm.
Sheri
Sheri Nakken, former R.N., MA, Hahnemannian Homeopath
http://homeopathycures.wordpress.com/ &
http://vaccinationdangers.wordpress.com/
ONLINE/Email classes in Homeopathy; Vaccine
Dangers; Childhood Diseases and Child Health
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Irene de Villiers
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Re: teething remedy
That should go without saying on this list.
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Irene de Villiers, B.Sc AASCA MCSSA D.I.Hom/D.Vet.Hom.
P.O. Box 4703 Spokane WA 99220.
www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/clickhere.html (Veterinary Homeopath.)
"Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt one doing it."
REPLY TO: only
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Irene de Villiers, B.Sc AASCA MCSSA D.I.Hom/D.Vet.Hom.
P.O. Box 4703 Spokane WA 99220.
www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/clickhere.html (Veterinary Homeopath.)
"Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt one doing it."
Re: teething remedy
You might want to take a look at Henny Heudens-Mast's book on treating the chronic miasms. She writes that that the SYPHILITIC miasm can have babies whose teeth come through in unusual order: new ones may come in before old ones fall out, or the baby may even be BORN with TEETH.
It sounds as if this baby might fall into this category. If this is the case, the baby will need a syphilitic remedy, but not necessarilly the nosode. All depends on what other symptoms there are.
Peace,
Dale
It sounds as if this baby might fall into this category. If this is the case, the baby will need a syphilitic remedy, but not necessarilly the nosode. All depends on what other symptoms there are.
Peace,
Dale
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healthinfo6
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Re: teething remedy
That's interesting.
Wonder if Henny's book mentions where teeth are impacted, fully emerged in the jaw bone, called bony impaction. I have right side both upper and lower back molars never emerged but x-ray show in bone and maybe angled, which is either mesioangular or distoangular impaction.
Since I'm finishing up TubK LM 10, will have to explore the syphilitic miasm remedy family though most reps haven't given me a remedy exclusively from that miasm.
Susan
Wonder if Henny's book mentions where teeth are impacted, fully emerged in the jaw bone, called bony impaction. I have right side both upper and lower back molars never emerged but x-ray show in bone and maybe angled, which is either mesioangular or distoangular impaction.
Since I'm finishing up TubK LM 10, will have to explore the syphilitic miasm remedy family though most reps haven't given me a remedy exclusively from that miasm.
Susan