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teething sore cheeks
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Calm and soothe flushed cheeks with
spritz 'n' wipe
"makes ickle me clean and fresh when i get mucky”
Protect delicate chin and neck area with
cuddle cream
“superhero protection for my delicate bits to help keep me extra snuggly”
Massage affected areas with
baba oil
last thing at night
"a massage makes me calm and relaxed after a hard day's play"
The first signs of teething usually begin a few months before the first tooth appears so you will need to look for particular symptoms to ensure that this is actually the cause.
Signs of teething are:
- Restlessness, irritability and disturbed sleep patterns
- Sore, red gums
- Flushed cheeks
- Loss of appetite
- A slight rise in temperature (but not above 39c, which indicates a fever)
- Excessive dribbling
- A sudden desire to chew anything they can lay their hand on!
- An urge to bite
The skin on your baby’s cheeks and chin will become dry, chapped and sore due to excessive dryness.
what to do
wash
Cleanse baby’s cheeks using a soft organic face cloth dipped in luke warm water. Pat cheeks and chin dry do not wipe or drag the cloth as this could irritate the sensitive areas.
moisturise
Make sure the skin on the cheeks and chin are completely dry and apply a barrier cream to them to form a waterproof barrier between the skin and saliva.
massage
Massaging oil sparingly into the baby’s cheeks and chin overnight can help to soothe and calm the skin. The oil will also moisturise chapped skin making it smooth and comforting for baby.