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Five Easy Teething Ring Alternatives

LilSugar — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:00:24 -0800

Some teething tots want to chomp down on just about anything except the teething rings mama was expecting to work wonders. If the little one refuses the plastic teethers, check out the slideshow for five alternatives for easing her pain and keeping a soon-to-be toothy grin on her face.

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Tooth Tissues: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

LilSugar — Sun, 10 May 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Dental care for wee ones begins when their teeth come in, some pediatricians recommend that parents clean them with a damp washcloth on a daily basis. Given that there are prepackaged wipes for everything from diaper changing to hand sanitizing, it is no surprise that the concept has also been developed for your lil one's pearly whites. Tooth Tissues ($7 for a pack of 30) were created by two dentists concerned about the rise in childhood tooth decay. The natural wipes are textured to remove plaque and are fluoride, paraben and sugar-free and formulated with xylitol – a natural cavity fighter. There's no denying the convenience of wipes, but are they necessary?

Teething Bling: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

LilSugar — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:00:58 -0700

When a tot is teething, you want to keep him happy - that's why our parents' generation resorted to a rubbing a lil whiskey on the gums. We recently explored a number of teething remedies, but a newer one caught our eye. Teething Bling are nontoxic, food-safe, phthalate-free silicone teething rings transformed into jewelry. The rings are either hung from strings to create pendant necklaces or made into bangle bracelets with the intention of having your lil one gnaw on them while teething. The thought behind the line is that babies will put anything in their mouths, so why not provide them with something they can easily grasp while mama goes about her usual business?

Lil Links: How to Handle a Baby Biting While Breastfeeding

LilSugar — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:00:52 -0700

When babe bites while breastfeeding - Boston Mamas
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Susan Sarandon tackles empty nest syndrome - Celebrity Baby Blog
Michael J. Fox talks about living in the moment - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Recession guide: pregnant without insurance - CafeMom
Seven bedtime treats under 75 calories - Health
Beautifully designed children's books - Alpha Mom
Sarah Jessica Parker is the morning mom - ParentDish
Do you lie to your kids? - Momversation
Healthy prenatal eating habits - Fit Pregnancy

Teething Remedy Tips and Tricks

LilSugar — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0700

There are few sounds worse than a lil one crying and when mama can't determine how to soothe those wails, it can be torture. When tots begin teething, this scenario may become more frequent and mamas try all kinds of tricks to temper their wee one's pain. Take a look at some of our favorite tried and true remedies for easing teething pain. Source

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lil Find: Kammi Teething Doll

LilSugar — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:00:50 -0700

I'm a big proponent of homemade teethers like cold food, but natural remedies aren't practical when you're on the go. These Kammi Teething Dolls ($20) offer a simple solution to soothing baby's ailing gums. They look a bit like cotton gnomes, but the terrycloth dolls are crafted out of knots. You just dampen the knots, store the doll in the freezer for a while and then let baby bite away. The best part? The dolls can be machine washed.

Do You Know Teething Basics?

LilSugar — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:01:06 -0800

Baby's first tooth is an exciting milestone, but it often is coupled with some temporary side effects far less pleasant than the sight of your lil one's new pearly whites. Take this little quiz to see if you're in the know about your tot's teething basics.

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First Tooth Box: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

babysugar — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:04:17 -0700

The Jeanine Payer First Tooth Box ($275) is a classic silver resting place for baby's prized first loss. The round box has a hand engraved message that reads:

When a new baby laughs for the first time a new fairy is born, and as there are always new babies there are always new fairies. - J.M. Barrie

Do you think it's a classic must have for the memory bank or does its bank breaking price tag deter you?

Mommy Alert! Baby Orajel Can Cause Breathing Difficulties

babysugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:00:07 -0700

Teething can be a nightmare for parents and toddlers alike. Many moms rely on products like Ambesol or Baby Orajel to get them through those droolish teary moments. Before stocking up on those "soothers," think again.

I recently received an email detailing a scary incident involving a mother who used Baby Orajel to soothe her tot's tooth pain. What she experienced was terrifying and all too common. After placing a dab of the numbing gel on her son's gums, her son stopped breathing, turned blue, and became limp.

To see what happened to the young lad, read more.

Frantically, the mother and father began trying to revive the youngster. On his own, he finally snapped out of it and started crying hysterically. After spending the night in the hospital undergoing tests, the parents spoke with their pediatrician who advises her patients not to use the products as it can get into an infant's throat, causing them to stop breathing.

Similarly, the child's daycare workers and other moms have reported the same type incidents. Have you ever heard of this happening to children?

Homemade Teethers

LilSugar — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:00:24 -0700

If your tot is gnawing on the coffee table, it might be time to toss his teether and make him something a lil more substantial. While some parents rub an over the counter numbing gel on their wee one's gums or rely on the water filled chewies, the latest issue of KIWI Magazine takes the natural approach.

KIWI suggests a list of safe soothers that include cold food, a frozen washcloth, Hyland's homeopathic teething gel or tablets, Homeopathic Chamomilla and a gentle gum massage." It also offers recipes for homemade remedies from Root Pops to Whole Wheat Baby Biscotti. To check out one for their First "Ice Cream" read more. What worked for your child when he was teething?

First "Ice Cream"
from KIWI Magazine

Ingredients

4 oz. baby juice
4 oz. breast milk or formula

Directions
1. Bring juice to a boil in a shallow pan over high heat. Leave uncovered and decrease heat to medium-high so mixture reduces by approximately 1/3. Cool in stainless-steel bowl set on ice.

2. Once juice is cool, mix in breast milk or formula.

3. Freeze in home ice-cream machine following the manufacturer's instructions. If you don't have a home ice-cream machine, you can make this recipe "granita-style": freeze in shallow container and, as it freezes, break up ice crystals by fluffing with fork, approximately every 15 minutes.

Yields 6 oz. (About 4 servings)

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