Safe Natural Baby Teething Remedies!

"A lot lately on Social Media I have been asked about what I used to relieve Dixie's Teething Pain."

When it comes to Dixie I would so much rather use something all natural then pumping her full of medication. 

So here are the few natural remedies I use...


Cold Spoon...

I place a spoon in the fridge for about 30 minutes to an hour. (Not the freezer, or it can stick!) a cold spoon can offer much-needed relief. Just apply the rounded part of the spoon to baby’s gums. This is Best for before any teeth actually break through due to the risk of chipping a tooth.

Chilled Foods... 

If your baby has already started solids, try offering the little one with a cold food like applesauce, yogurt, cold fruit or anything that's cold to help soothe gum pain.

Teething Jewelry for Moms

Lots of Moms of teething babies like Dixie know that little ones will grab anything within reach and start chomping. Fortunately, specially designed teething jewelry like Teething Bling from Smart Mom Jewelry is made to be gummed by little mouths it’s (non-toxic and dishwasher safe)and made from the same material as many teething toys. But these look way prettier hanging around your necks or wrists. 

Sippy Cup
Offering a sippy cup (If baby is old enough which I believe is around 6 months), try offering a slow flow sippy cup of cool water or juice to suck on for comfort.

All natural vanilla extract

A few drops of vanilla rubbed on the tooth and gums can be used for toothaches. It can also have a calming effect. Rubbing a drop of vanilla extract over the area on the gum where the tooth is trying to get through may help ease the pain and have a soothing effect on your baby’s anxiety. Vanilla is also known to help with upset tummies, so if your little one is distressed from swallowing too much drool, vanilla may help as well.

Lastly...

Distraction 
Sometimes a activity is all it takes to help distract your adorable little ones from teething pain, at least temporarily. 

 (Dixie she loves going on walks or taking a relaxing bath).

Thank you for reading! 

- Lil Miss Mommy & Me

Dixies Monthly Update l Month 9

Welcome Back Lil Miss Mommy & Me Blog Followers

This month sure has been long and extremely crazy!

Dixies Growth

Little Miss Dixie now at 9 months old weighs 15 pounds 2 ounces and is 27 inches long!

Language 

Sudden screaming and yelling for attention. All her words including her new words this month are …

•Mama

•Hi / Hey

•Bye

•No

•Daddy

•Dog

•Kitty

Looks

Dixie now has dirty blonde hair, and her eyes have gotten so much bigger and brighter! When looking into her eyes you can see 4 different shades of blue. She now also has almost 3 teeth.

Achievements

Dixies is now standing up on her own without holding anything for 30 seconds at a time.

Walking around the house with her 3 in 1 walker toy!

And we also learned to do patty cake.

Postpartum

Lots of woman go through Postpartum Depression, some just don't like to talk or admit that they have it.
Thanks to a couple of mom's that I interviewed I have proof that some feel differently about their bodies, babies, and depression.

-Zuly Tavarez said.......
Once Zuly came home she felt Inutile because she lives in a 2 story home and couldn't really go downstairs on her own to get up from bed lay down or toss around was horribleeee because of the pain, she said she would only take her pain killers when she had help around for her son if not she'd  just be in pain and suck it up.

Zuly said when it came to her body she said it didn't mean anything Because she grew a baby for 9 months in her belly, which ment her body went through alot to save his life. Zuly said when it came to her son she loved him inside of her and after his first cry she adored him to where it made her life feel like it changed for the better because of her son! 

-Amber Neff said....
She suffered with depression through my pregnancies as well. Before she was pregnant  she did not have depression.. and then she had her son and of course from the lack of sleep,  also with a newborn and of course your hormones are crazy. She said she cried most of the days all day.  
Amber said It took her 2 weeks or so before she went and talked to her doctor about my depression and once she did they then put her on a Antidepressant.
 She said It was a battle to find one that actually worked. She also commented that it is hard because you have this new baby to care for while yet your trapped in this body that she didn't really wanna deal with anybody or anything. Amber so said she yet all she had gone through she never really felt like it was her child's fault because she knew it was her hormones.


Lastly.....
-Seazen Fronce said....
Seazen said she had an overwhelming amount of love for her daughter. It was like nothing she had ever felt before and that she would just cry randomly nit because she was unhappy but because she was so in love with her daughter so much. She said she really  doesn't know how to explain it. Seazen said it never really put her down because she couldn't, She said not matter what her daughter is always with her.




 If you or someone you know is suffering from Postpartum Depression please call you doctor and try and get help. Or call 1.800.944.4773 for support. Because no matter what that special little baby loves you unconditionally!

Dixies Monthly Update l Month 8

HEY LIL MISS MOMMY & ME BLOG FOLLOWERS!

Dixies Growth

Little Miss Dixie is still gaining weight ever so slowly but she is above the growth chart line. But little miss is still growing taller and taller everyday and is taller then most her age. As of today 8 months and 2 days, Little Miss Dixie is weighed in at 14lbs 6ozs and 26 3/4 inches long.


Looks

Little Miss Dixie looks right in between her father and I both. Everyone remarks how perfect of a mix she is, and I agree. Her eyes are still a beautiful bright blue, and her hair is getting longer day by day but is finally changing from blond to a light brown.


Language

LOTS of babbling. Sudden outbursts, and screams for attention. Mamas, Dadas,(with intention), and so much more. She is a joy to listen to and seems to listen to when we call her name ALMOST every time. But oh my she sure knows that she can talk for attention!


ACHIEVEMENTS

Learning to clap!
Giving “five"
Dancing or bouncing!
Getting 4 upper teeth.
Crawling!
Pulling to Standing!

Thoughts on Disciplining

So earlier today I was watching a Live Stream on Instagram let's just say i got very upset when I heard people saying that spanking and slapping your child's hand is child abuse. 

So I thought I would right a post on what my thoughts were on the subject...

 I'm one of those people who would rather discipline my child then let my child think that misbehaving is okay. 
I see all these parents in the store yelling because thier child is screaming because they want something but yet they do nothing about it. A little swatt on the butt or hand will not kill them (Butts are not just made for looking at lol)
But that is my opinion on thing my child is my child and your child is yours.

Dixies Monthly Update l Month 7

HEY LIL MISS MOMMY & ME BLOG FOLLOWERS!

Growth

At 6 months old Little Miss Dixie now weights 13 lbs 15 ounces and is 26.5 inches tall.

Looks

Little Miss Dixie looks just like her daddy. Her eyes are still a gorgeous bright blue, Just like her daddy's eyes. She had dirty blonde hair and is growing a nice thin mohawk.

Language

She is constantly babbling!
•mama
•hi
•bye
•no

Achievements

Bouncing
Got 2 teeth
Crawling!

Being a Truckers Wife.

I was asked earlier today by a friend how I cope with being a trucker wife…

Honestly it’s really hard, not having time to spend with your best friend. Of course we try and do things together as we can but most the time it’s just sitting on the couch watching tv. 

How do I cope with him being gone so much? 

We keep in touch through texting and calling each other off and on throughout the day.

How do you keep your relationship from dying?

 One word communication. Making sure that we tell each other how much we admire and respect the other for all the little things and making sure we tell one another how much we love each other.  

How do I keep myself from worrying?

I keep myself distracted. How? I take Dixie for walks, we go to the pool, I write, watch TV. And of course baby Dixie helps me stay on my feet as well. 

Things may not always be easy but no matter what love can conquer all!