Has teething started?
Is your once calm baby now more fussy than ever?
I know how it feels.
After my baby turned around 7 months old, the easier nights that I once enjoyed disappeared and I was back to waking every few hours to feed as his baby teeth arrived.
I love to be as natural and holistic with my health choices as possible. So, while the over-the-counter meds were a tempting, quick fix, I was determined to find other ways to support my baby during this time.
In recent years the FDA came down on some of the over-the-counter supplements used for teething, including oral numbing gels (https://www.fda.gov/drugs/information-drug-class/fda-warns-consumers-about-homeopathic-teething-products). I’ve also seen patients use amber necklaces, however was nervous about my baby breaking it and choking on the bead (he’s really strong and quick!). So, I quicky went into mommy physician research mode and found some products to use. Rather than rely on OTC meds, I was able to manage his symptoms using only the following 3 oral topical products:
3 Natural Options to Manage Teething
Oral Raw CBD Oil.
Known for its anti-inflammatory properties including it’s ability to support the immune system, full spectrum CBD also has properties that may reduce pain and swelling. I would take one drop and rub it on my baby’s gums 2-3 times per day.
You can purchase the Zilis UltraCell Raw full spectrum CBD oil from here:
Ozonated Oils.
Ozone is a powerful way to provide antioxidant activity directly to the tissue. Once applied the three oxygen molecules immediately break down a provide oxygen directly into the tissue. This is another great mechanism to reduce swelling and discomfort. Again, all it took was a drop applied to the gums 2-3 times per day.
You can purchase PurO3 Tooth & Gum Support Tubes here:
https://www.puro3.com/puro3club/club.php?id=653
Clove and Catnip Tincture.
Both clove and catnip are known for their antibacterial properties. Clove also has anti-inflammatory properties and catnip is calming to the nervous system (there is a reason that cats love it so much!). Two to ten drops 2-3 times per day was all it took!
Check out Earthly Wellness Teeth Tamer here:
https://www.earthley.com/product/teeth-tamer-herbal-extract/
My son already has 8 teeth and I feel well prepared for the rest of the teeth to come in, even the molars(!), with the lineup of products I’ve put together.
Try them out for yourself and see!
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More about Dr. Julia Afridi
Integrative Family Medicine Physician
Dr. Afridi was born and raised in the Western Chicago Suburbs. She has been interested in natural and holistic approaches to health since childhood when she saw firsthand the limitations of more conventional treatment approaches to health.