As teeth come in, babies may have sore or tender gums. To help your baby feel better, you can:
Gently rub your baby’s gums with clean, wet gauze, or your finger, or a small, cool spoon.
Give them a clean, chilled (not frozen) teething ring — but don’t dip it in anything sweet or in other foods.
If your baby is still cranky and uncomfortable, talk to their dentist or pediatrician.
DO NOT use benzocaine-containing over-the-counter teething products such as Anbesol, Hurricane, Orajel, Baby Orajel and Orabase and some prescription products to soothe sore gums in young children. These products can cause serious reactions in children. Details are available on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website at fda.gov.
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