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.

-- Diana Kohnle

Last Updated: Sept. 19, 2007

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