Teething is a scary time for babies.  They are experiencing pain they do not understand and something new is growing in their mouth.  There are many products such as baby Tylenol and Orajel that are devised to ease the teething pain a baby experiences.  However, these products may be dangerous for your baby.  There are some natural remedies to teething pain that you can try as an alternative to over the counter medication.

When babies cry during teething, most parents just assume they are in pain. They may just be uncomfortable and unsure about what is going on.  One thing that many parents never think about is simply distract the baby with a toy or by singing to them.  By making them feel more comfortable and secure, it may actual ease their anxiety and calm them down.

Another way to provide relief to a teething baby is to provide them something to chew on.  Babies will vary as to what they like.  Some of the options are:

Frozen teething rings – The cold may help numb the gums, so if the baby is actually experiencing teething pain, this can help.  Most rings today are soft, so if the baby chews to hard, they might break the teething ring open.  Check the package to see if the ingredients are safe if this happens.  Some babies may not like the teething ring to be frozen.  You can try putting it in the refrigerator just to get it chilled or some may even prefer chewing on the ring at room temperature.
Frozen washcloth – These are easy to do at home.  Just wet a washcloth, ring out the water, and put it in the freezer.  It is a bit softer than the teething rings, so babies with sensitive gums may prefer it.
Food – Sometimes something as simple as a banana will sooth aching gums.  You might even try freezing the banana as an alternative to a frozen teething ring.  But, be careful – for infants without teeth, foods such as this can pose as choking hazards.
Teething biscuits – Teething biscuits are designed just for that – teething.  Many of the teething biscuits now days are organic, but again, watch closely as they may be a choking hazard to children without any teeth.

If none of these remedies works, you may want to consult your physician.  There may be some problem other than teething that is causing your child’s irritability and crying.  Just remember that most teething babies are going to have their fussy periods and you will need a lot of patience.  If the baby sees you upset, it will just further upset them.