Teething Do Not List

• Don’t use teething gels. There are potential side effects and they’re not very effective.
• Don’t use homeopathic teething remedies. They can potentially be toxic.
• Don’t allow biting on hard, cut-up vegetables such as carrot sticks. They’re a choking hazard.
• Don’t feed your baby honey due to the risk of botulism in children under the age of one.
• Don’t give your baby alcohol.
• Don’t place teething rings or amber necklaces around your baby’s neck. There’s a risk of strangulation.

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