Yeah, molars seem to be the real troublemakers for most babies I’ve seen—lots more fussing and drool when those start pushing through. The mitts are hit or miss... sometimes just a cold washcloth does the trick. Hang in there, it really does pass eventually.
The mitts are hit or miss... sometimes just a cold washcloth does the trick. Hang in there, it really does pass eventually.
Totally get what you mean about the mitts being hit or miss. We tried those and my little one just yanked them off and got frustrated, which almost made things worse for us. The cold washcloth trick has actually worked better here too—sometimes I’ll even stick a couple in the fridge before bedtime just in case.
Honestly, the molars were the worst for us, like you said. I remember thinking it would never end, but it really did get better (even though it felt endless at 3am). Just wanted to say you’re not alone in the middle-of-the-night struggle. It’s tough, but you’re doing great, and your baby will get through it. Sometimes it helped me to just remind myself that it’s a phase, even if it’s a rough one. Hang in there.
The cold washcloth trick has actually worked better here too—sometimes I’ll even stick a couple in the fridge before bedtime just in case.
I totally relate to prepping things ahead of time... I get so anxious about not being ready if she wakes up screaming. We tried those silicone teethers you can chill, but she’d just toss them aside. Did anyone else worry about giving pain meds at night? I always second guess if it’s really needed or if I should just try more comfort first.
That second-guessing is so familiar. I remember sitting up with my daughter, debating if the pain meds were really necessary or just me overreacting. Honestly, sometimes a cool washcloth did more than anything else. Trust your gut—comfort goes a long way.
The cool washcloth trick is a classic—I’ve lost count of how many times I recommended that, and it really does seem to help. Funny thing, my own kiddo wanted to chew on literally anything except the things I actually bought for teething... remote controls, dog toys, you name it. Did anyone else’s baby have a “favorite” weird item to gnaw on, or was that just my luck? Sometimes I wondered if those fancy teething rings were for me, not her.
