After 60 years helping babies with all manner of minor issues, we’ve learnt all sorts of useful tips.
TEETHING | COLIC | CRADLE CAP | DRY SCALP | SLEEP | MYTHS | THE DENTINOX RANGE
TEETHING
TEETHING RINGS
Some teething rings can be cooled in the fridge, which can really help soothe your baby’s Gums.
HEALTHY OPTIONS
If they’re older than six months, a piece of raw fruit or vegetable can make a great healthy teething ring.
DISTRACTIONS
Keep your baby occupied with games and activities and they’ll find it easier to forget about those tiresome teeth.
COLIC
BATHING
A warm bath with a little lavender can be a great way to relieve colic. Try to keep it at around 38°C.
MASSAGING
Warm your hands and rub a little baby oil clockwise onto your baby’s tummy to soothe their Discomfort.
MOVING
Keep moving to help distract them and relieve colic. Go for a walk, take a drive or just rock them back and forth.
CRADLE CAP
RUB IN OIL
Rub a little olive or baby oil onto your baby’s scalp before putting them to bed. This will help
soften the dry skin.
BRUSH GENTLY
Before washing their hair with baby shampoo, gently brush it with a soft brush to loosen the Scale.
DON’T PICK
Try to avoid the temptation and let the skin clear up on its own. Picking at the scales can lead to
an infection.
DRY SCALP
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
Did you know that a dry scalp produces dry, flaky skin but is not itchy or oily? Whereas, cradle
cap produces crusty, oily scales on the scalp.
FEED THE SKIN
Nourishing botanical oils and vitamin E can help to moisturise and protect the skin; whilst
chamomile can calm and soothe a dry scalp.
PAMPER
Before bedtime, give your baby a head massage using natural oils and leave on overnight. This
will help them relax and hopefully sleep well too!
SLEEP
BEDTIME ROUTINE
Encouraging good habits early on might help your baby to fall asleep. Keep your routine short,around 20 minutes every night.
SETTLE
You might need to pat or shush your little one quickly until they drift off.
TIPS
A warm bath, gentle massage or soothing lullaby might help your little one settle quicker.
MYTHS
SLEEP
You might think if your baby is not sleeping soundly then something is wrong, but this isn’t necessarily the case. Babies aren’t the same – each will have their own routine.
STICKY EYES
Touch it, wipe it, spread it – infections are contagious but sticky eyes are not! Parents commonly mistake sticky eyes for conjunctivitis, so it’s important to know the difference.
FACT OR FICTION
There are many more myths out there about baby ailments. Here, our experts give you the low-down on what’s fact and what’s fiction.
OUR PRODUCT RANGE
Simple and effective baby medicines and medical devices for comforting relief.
Dentinox Infant Colic Drops (contains Activated Dimeticone),
Dentinox Teething Gel and Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment
Shampoo are medicines. Always read the label.