Dr Phil Kieran: What kind of pain relief should I give my teething baby?

An initial response to teething discomfort is something cold for the child to chew

half-year-old baby lies on his stomach on the bed smiling

My eight-month-old son cut his first tooth and was distressed. What painkiller would you recommend for teething?

Before I had children, I heard a dentist on the radio say that teething was as painless as getting a haircut. Having had children and with over a decade in general practice, I believe that teething can cause difficulties.