When a baby cuts a new tooth, both baby and parents suffer. The baby-care section in your local pharmacy offers over-the-counter baby painkillers that can ease the pain, but be sure to consult with your paediatrician and follow label directions. Of course, that’s just one option for relieving your child’s teething troubles. For plenty more, see the remedies below. But whatever you try, the main ingredient will be parental patience during those fussy weeks when the first teeth emerge.
