Be sure to look for teething items that are PCV-free. There are a number of ways parents can respond to children who are teething. Infants can also obtain relief for teething through a massage of their gums. Try this and you will see many an infant become readily, though momentarily, calmed. Ironically, using honey to sooth aching gums is the one we shy away from while using a dab of whiskey to numb infant gums is the one that we would go with as far as home remedies go.
Honey is known to contain impurities.
Introducing them to an infant who is teething can result in an even worse situation as harmful bacteria may be ingested or may seep through gums that are cutting open. With regard to natural anesthetics, the jury is out on the use of clove oil. This oil has anesthetic qualities and if used to treat toothaches. Some naturopaths recommend it while others advise not using the oil for children under 2. Each child is different.