Top 6 Homeopathic Remedies for Teething Babies: Safe & Natural Relief

Teething is a natural part of a child’s development, typically beginning around 6 months of age, though it can start earlier or later. While exciting as a milestone, it can be a stressful time for both baby and parents. Homeopathy offers gentle, effective support to help ease teething symptoms without suppressing the body’s natural processes.

Below are six classic homeopathic remedies that are commonly indicated during teething, each matched with specific symptom pictures to help guide selection.

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Chamomilla

Chamomilla is the most frequently used remedy for teething babies.

Indications:

• Extremely irritable, inconsolable, and demanding

• Wants to be carried constantly

• One cheek red and hot, the other pale

• Green, foul-smelling, or slimy diarrhea during teething

• Pain seems unbearable; oversensitive to pain

• Sleepless and restless, especially at night

  
  

Use When:

• The child is screaming or angry during teething, and nothing satisfies them.

Belladonna

This remedy suits children who become feverish or inflamed during teething.

Indications:

• Sudden onset of symptoms with high fever

• Hot head, flushed face, cold extremities

• Dilated pupils, glassy eyes

• Pounding headache or sensitivity to light and noise

• Can have febrile seizures or jerking movements

• Gums may appear red, swollen, and tender

  
  

Use When:

• The child develops fever or signs of inflammation with teething.

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Calcarea Carbonica

Ideal for babies who are slow in teething or show developmental delays in this area.

Indications:

• Teething is late or difficult

• Head sweats profusely during sleep

• Craving for indigestible things like chalk or dirt (pica)

• Chubby, fair-skinned, and clammy baby

• Cold, damp feet

• Weak immunity and frequent colds during teething

  
  

Use When:

• Teething is delayed and the child shows signs of sluggish growth or digestion.

Coffea Cruda

Useful when teething interferes with sleep due to nervous excitement or overstimulation.

Indications:

• Overly excited, sleepless baby during teething

• Pain feels intolerable but without other clear physical symptoms

• Increased sensitivity to pain, touch, noise, or light

• Restless sleep or insomnia, especially from teething pain

  
  

Use When:

• The child is overly stimulated and can’t sleep, despite being exhausted.

Phytolacca

This remedy focuses more on gum and jaw symptoms during teething.

Indications:

• Pain in the gums with strong desire to bite or chew things

• Gums may appear bluish or bruised

• Excessive drooling

• Child is irritable and wants firm pressure on gums

• Difficulty feeding due to mouth discomfort

  
  

Use When:

• Teething pain is relieved by pressure or biting down hard.

  
  

Silicea

A remedy for children with delayed dentition and associated weakness.

Indications:

• Teeth slow to come in, despite overall good health

• Prone to infections during teething

• Irritability, fussiness, and low immunity

• Sweaty head and feet, especially during sleep

• Thin, delicate, or underweight child

  
  

Use When:

• Teeth are delayed and the child seems delicate or frequently ill.

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Tips for Using Homeopathic Remedies During Teething

• Observe your child’s symptoms closely. Emotional and physical signs help match the correct remedy.

• Use remedies in low potencies. Discontinue once symptoms improve.

• If symptoms change, re-evaluate and consider a different remedy.

• Always consult a qualified homeopathic practitioner for persistent or unclear symptoms.

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You Hold the Key to Your Baby’s Comfort

Teething is a challenging phase, but it doesn’t have to be distressing. Homeopathy provides a safe and gentle way to support your child through this natural process. These six remedies offer parents effective tools for comfort and healing without side effects.

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References:

Samuel Hahnemann – Organon of Medicine

James Tyler Kent – Lectures on Homoeopathic Materia Medica

William Boericke – Pocket Manual of Homeopathic Materia Medica

Henry C. Allen – Keynotes and Characteristics with Comparisons

E. B. Nash – Leaders in Homeopathic Therapeutics

Disclaimer: The information provided here should not be used as a substitute for the advice of a properly qualified and licensed healthcare provider. The information provided is for educational purposes only. For professional assistance, please book a consultation!