How to Help Your Teething Baby

Let's be honest, this part of growing up is tough!!! I don't like going to the dentist for a cleaning (let alone full-on dental work!) so you know the discomfort your little one is going through to try and pop in those pearly whites. It not only stinks for them, but for you too. Oils to the rescue for comfort! Once again, we can be empowered mamas with these little brown bottles.

We apply oils topically (on the skin) to baby's jawline, chin, and lip over and over and over again as needed for relief. Most of the time just applying topically helps both of us get much needed relief (and sleep). Occasionally we topically apply directly on baby's gums. Not all moms feel comfortable doing this (as your littles would then be getting it internally as well). I will tell you that (more times then not) we don't have to resort to this method for most teeth, but we have done this for those big molars. I like to use gentle oils and will only use ones that are safe to ingest. (Did you know our bottles have supplement facts on the side of the bottle to let you know it’s safe to ingest?)

Topical 10ml Roller

4 drops Frankincense
5 drops Lavender
2 drops Roman Chamomile
2 drops Copaiba
Top off with fractionated coconut oil
Other options include Clove, Calmer

You can also try topically, directly on their gums (applied neat -which means not using a carrier oil, just the essential oil- so only one drop needed! Apply to your clean finger and massage on the trouble area). These are our favorites to use:

Copaiba
Frankincense
Other options include Clove or On Guard these two you would want to heavily dilute before applying to their gums because they are "hot" oils! Which means they physically can feel warm to the skin.

All mamas with newborns should have these on hand because your little could start teething as early as 4 months old. If your kids is anything like my 4 kiddos... its a long process. Just when you get one all the way in, a new one decides its their time to pop up now too. Keep oiling up and keep your chin up, it too shall pass!