Lavender, oh how I love thee!
I have been using lavender essential oil for about 12 years for various things, mainly for diffusing in my home at night to promote better sleep. I LOVE the scent and the calming effect. But recently I have discovered it’s magical benefits for a teething baby.
There have been moments over the past few months that I wondered whether I gave birth to a tiny human, or a rabid honey badger. Teethers, soothing gels and even baby Tylenol in desperate moments can be helpful with managing their pain. I continue to use all of these methods to keep boy from climbing the walls in teething agony.
Adding lavender to this mix has been wonderful. Not for the pain management necessarily, but for helping him come down from that inconsolable state of hyperactivity.
Add a few drops to your baby’s lotion or coconut oil and give them a good rub down. Focus on massaging their back and feet with firm, even motions. When you’ve finished, why not apply a little to yourself? Our babies aren’t the only ones who suffer through the 437 years it takes to grow those little chompers.
Modern Mommie 