How do I know our little one is teething?
Every baby is different, but some tell-tale signs include fussiness, drooling, putting anything and everything in their mouth, chewing, slightly elevated temperature, and waking more often.
How can I help our little one deal with these new teeth?
Food
Food as a teether/soother can help - either some cold chopped fruit in a mesh feeder or a frozen banana to gnaw on (very closely supervised of course). Drinking cold water can also help take the edge off.
Washcloth
A frozen washcloth is a great teether you can make, especially in a pinch. I usually take a baby washcloth, tie a knot in one corner, wet it, wring it out, and stick it in the freezer for a bit. What I like about these is that even though they're frozen they don't seem too cold to hold, they come out more frosty than frozen.
Variety of Teethers {Nûby Review}
Having a variety of teethers handy is key - most babies like having different textures and shapes to gum and chew on. Nûby was kind enough to send me two teethers to try and share with you.
Turtle FLOPPERS Teether