Pansoral® Teething Gel is a natural product that has been specifically formulated to help ease and alleviate the pain associated with teething in babies. The gel contains chamomile (soothing), marsh mallow (softening) and saffron (purifying), and is both alcohol and sugar free.
Directions for use:
Apply a small amount of Pansoral® Teething Gel to a clean finger and gently massage the gums as often as necessary.
Ingredients:
Aqua, glycerine, Althea officinalis extract, Anthemis nobilis, carbomer, triethanolamine, Chondrus crispus, Crocus sativus, sodium saccharin, sodium methylparaben, sodium propylparaben, sodium benzoate.
Teething - The Process:
Babies´ teeth start to develop in the womb, when tooth buds are formed in the gums. The buds begin to cut through the gum surface between the ages of 3 and 12 months. Teeth appear in an order that varies from baby to baby with some babies cutting their first tooth as early as 3 months while others may not get their first tooth until after the age of 12 months. Generally, teeth appear in pairs with the lower teeth appearing before the upper teeth. By 18 months, babies usually have 12 teeth and by 3 years, all 20 of the primary teeth will have erupted. The following chart provides an indication of when your baby’s primary teeth should erupt. It's important to note that eruption times can vary from child to child.
Signs and Symptoms of Teething
As your baby’s teeth develop, they cut through the gums, causing irritation, pain and swelling. The appearance of a tooth is often accompanied by symptoms that vary from child to child. Whilst some babies may cut their first teeth without any problems, many suffer from pain and discomfort. In addition to pain, common signs and symptoms of teething include:
- Swollen, tender red gums.
- Red flushed cheeks or face.
- Cheek rubbing and ear rubbing on the same side as the erupting tooth.
- Increased drooling.
- A rash around the mouth due to skin irritation secondary to excessive drooling.
- Sleepless nights and wakefulness during the day.
- Gum rubbing, biting, chewing or sucking.
- Minor digestive disturbances (soft stool, loss of appetite).
- Irritability.
Helpful Ways to Soothe Painful Gums
There are several things that you can try to help ease the pain of teething, some work and some don’t, but most parents agree they’re always worth a try.
- Massage baby’s gums with a clean finger
- Give your baby a cool (not frozen), clean teething ring to bite onto.
- Give your baby something to chew on such as a teething biscuit or raw fruits and vegetables, such as apples and carrots. Always supervise your baby while she is eating to avoid the risk of choking.
- A sugar-free teething gel such as Pansoral® Teething Gel can help to ease and alleviate pain. Apply a small amount of Pansoral®Teething Gel to a clean finger and gently massage the gums.
- If your baby continues to be unwell consult a doctor who may prescribe a painkiller suitable for your baby's age.