Surviving the Teething Phase

If you are reading this I am going to assume your little one is teething or have heard your friends talk about how bad it is. Teething is not only those days of nonstop tears and sleepless nights. Sometimes it is random days filled with drool, being fussy, wanting 100% of your attention, and wanting to chew on everything. It can test your patience. Not to mention someone is going to end up telling you that holding your baby all day will spoil it. But if you don’t you hold your baby it is constant fussing. Don’t worry mama the research shows it will not hurt your baby to hold them all the time. So go pick up your baby right now and hold them.


I am here to tell you that nothing is going to make this season go away, but we can make it easier. I have found a few things that help. Try them all and see what works for your little one. At the end of the day it will help you keep your sanity by trying different tactics. Nothing is worse than giving into feeling helplessness. So pick out a few ideas from my list and start finding a solution.

1.       Amber Teething Necklace: This may sound super “woowoo” to wear a necklace to fix pain but it works. When your body heats up the bead it releases an acid that is a natural analgesic. It ends up reducing pain and swelling. I love and use this one for Joann.

2.       Baby Bandana Drool Bibs: If your little one is anything like my Joann they drool like crazy. Joann uses between 3 and 9 bibs a day. She soaks through them so quickly. I have fallen in love with these for a girl and these are the boy version. Your baby will be happier with its clothes dry.

3.       Teething Toy with Clip: I have learned it is very useful to have a good quality teething toy to clip on your babies clothes. I have fallen in love the Dino Eggie Teether. Don’t worry it is BPA free and CPSC lab tested and approved. Joann loves it and can hold it by herself even at 4 months.

4.       Essential Oils: Essential oils have been a huge help for my two little kids. Make sure you buy therapeutic grade. I recommend using Young Living essential oils because of their seed to seal promise of impeccable quality. I use the oils: Seedlings Calming, Lavender, Frankincense, and Gentle Baby. If your little one is older you can use diluted Clove in their mouth to numb the gums. I apply oils on their feet and back as well as diffuse them.

5.       Baby Teether Toys: I love using these toys. I got these for Joann for Christmas. They are BPA, latex, and phthalate free. They have soothing massage points on the toys. My favorite part is that they come with a tub to store them in. Also two of them whistle! My three year old found that out.

6.       Breastfeeding Mom Tip: If your baby is eating less you need to be pumping. Too often Joann feels bad and will not eat. Of course my supply lowers. But in two days your baby will be just as hungry again so pump at normal feeding times.

7.       Relaxing Music: Play some relaxing music during this time. It will may calm the baby. It will for sure calm you. It will help you keep a level head.

I am going to leave you with some encouragement. This too shall pass, mama. Your little one will not be fussy forever. Each day you will get better at soothing your baby during the hard times. Motherhood is the ultimate job of service. You are that baby’s everything. No one can do a better job than you; and you are doing an amazing job. Just by reading this post you are helping your baby. Good job mama - you can do it!