Natural Teething Remedies

Emily is teething and I've searched for some natural remedies to help her cope. We are trying to stay away from products like this. And we've found some awesome natural teething remedies that work for Emily and I thought I would share.

Boiron Homeopathic Camilia:
This stuff is our go-to remedy when Emily is in obvious discomfort. And it WORKS!!! Right before bed we will give her 1 dose and it helps ease her restlessness and gum discomfort.  The doses are pretty easy to administer and it really doesn't taste like anything (which is a plus in my book).
It is 100% Natural-  alcohol-free, sugar-free with no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
I notice a difference within minutes.

You can get it from Henry's or Amazon.com.
                                                                       

Viburcol:
This stuff is expensive! We paid 14.99 for 10 doses from Henry's but it works! I think it works much faster and better than Boiron Camilia but Josh things they both work equally.  If it wasn't so expensive I would probably use this instead of Boiron's Camilia.
It is pretty much the same thing and is adminstered using the single dose packages as well.
This will be my go-to product when she is fighting a minor infection or fever.





I've also tried the natural teething gel from Hylands and it wasn't really easy to administer. She would let me put my finger in her mouth but the stuff got everywhere but on her gums! :)
Hope you find something that works for your little one!

teeth :)

Emily has two teeth! Her two bottom teeth cut through a few days ago. She seems to be an easy teether so far but I know that can change quickly.

Here are some things I do to help with her teething:
-dip a washcloth in chamomile and let her suck on it
-let her gnaw on her wooden teething ring
-nurse her as frequently as she wants (I think it's soothing for her)
-make sure she is wearing her amber teething necklace
-I have given her Hyland's teething gel (with no parapbens of course)
-I am drinking more Chamomile tea to pass on the benefits via breastmilk
-I am also going to give her Boiron’s Camilia (homeopathy)
-And Sophie is her best friend right now :)

I can't seem to get a picture of her little pearly whites..but I will keep trying.

Teething Bling

Emily has become a very distracted nurser.  It is so hard to nurse her because she would rather see the world around her than to sit still and have a great meal. :)
Just recently I've been searching for a way to keep her focused on the task at hand. And I think I may have found it! Teething Bling!

Teething Bling^® is a cool necklace made for mom but safe for baby to chew and grab. Of course it is non-toxic, phthalate, BPA, PVC, latex and lead free! For more about their commitment to safety, click here.

It is one of the only "nursing necklaces" that is safe for babies to chew on.  Emily loves to chew on it

and I think it feels good on her teething gums.

Want one?
Click here to check out their website. Or check them out on amazon.com (free 2 day shipping with Amazon Prime)


Do you have a distracted nurser? Click here to read more about it.

Did you know that some babies can become so distracted during daytime feedings that they don't take in enough milk and then have to make up for it with more frequent night feedings. One study showed that older babies can consume as much as 25% of their total daily intake of mother's milk during the night, probably partly because of daytime distractibility.

And here are 10 tips for nursing a distracted baby.

Amber teething necklace

Emily started drooling around 2months old but now her drooling is in my opinion, excessive! lol  She drools like crazy and I have to change her clothes frequently because she soaks her tops with drool (I just pulled out the bibs).  She also is chewing on her hands and fingers any chance she gets.  I really didn't think it was teething because she is not fussy at all and I don't see any teeth poking through her gums yet and she is ONLY 3 months old! lol.  I figured teething = fussy baby.  But I guess not all baby's get fussy while teething.  I am assuming there are different stages in teething and perhaps we are in the beginning stages.
So of course, being the cloth diapering, breastfeeding, natural momma I am... I researched a no medication, no teething gel, no mess, just natural healing way to help Emily cope. And I found it!
It's an AMBER TEETHING NECKLACE!

Amber Teething necklaces provide natural pain relief and soothing analgesic support during teething. Amber is associated with sunlight and warmth and the unique properties that can boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and accelerate the healing process. Commonly known as "teething jewelry," Baltic amber has been a natural and traditional remedy for teething discomfort for hundreds of years. Learn more about amber teething necklaces and bracelets.


Baltic Amber has:
•Immune boosting properties
•Anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties
•and is recognized by allopathic medicine as a natural analgesic

Baltic Amber has some of the highest concentrations of Succinic Acid found in nature, and this is what makes it so special.
Amber is a natural analgesic and when worn on the skin, it releases healing oils that helps babies to stay calm and more relaxed throughout teething. Amber necklaces are a great natural remedy and can eliminate the need for over the counter drugs.

I ordered mine from  http://www.amberartisans.com/
To learn more visit http://www.amberartisans.com/articles.html

I have yet to receive it..but when I do, I will let you know how it works! :)