It’s the most wonderful time of the year – but not for
parents of teething babes. Can you imagine what it must be like to have
multiple sharp objects penetrating the surface of your gums? I mean, I get a
canker sore and I’m bitching – I can’t imagine what it’s like to have a
mountain range popping up in your mouth.
Unfortunately, a pained infant equals distraught parents who frantically
seek to tame their screaming little monsters. It’s really not a fun time for
anyone.
If you know any
parents of teething babies, below are a few gifts ideas that will go the
distance:
1. Sophie.
This dog-toy turned baby teether phenomenon, Sophie the Giraffe is a phenomenal toy
to tame even the fussiest of babies. She squeaks, gleeks and pacifies babes
everywhere. And she’s cute.
2. Whiskey.
While an age-old remedy, whiskey
can also be good for parents of teething babes. Buy them a nice bottle so they
can enjoy several glasses before bed to ensure a restful sleep.
3. Cool
cubes. Ice is good for aching gums – and also for whiskey on the rocks.
These stylish
ice cubes can entertain the sorest mouth and add a little fun to a much
needed drink.
4. iTunes
gift card. For when they can’t take it any longer, give wearisome parents
an iTunes
gift card to rock out to a new album like Feist or Florence. Let them turn
up the tunes and drown out the noise.
5. A year
supply of aspirin. Babies teethe for a LONG ass time. To help reduce the
pain of parents and babies alike, a year’s supply of aspirin is just what the doctor
ordered.
6. A weekend
getaway. Be a good friend and HOOK IT UP. Treat tired parents to a weekend
getaway in a nearby big city or weekend hiatus in a tranquil B&B. Check out
Bloomspot Travel for great
deals.
8. Massage.
Just because the babies are in pain doesn’t mean parents should also suffer.
Help relieve stress and anxiety with a deep tissue or hot massage. Groupon and YouSwoop
seem to have regular deals on good massages – snag one of those up for a
friend.
9. Cool
towel set. When babies teethe, they drool--a lot. This drool can wreak as
much havoc on a business suit or blouse as spit up. Equipping parents with a
cool burp cloth set or equally cool and effect dish
towel set can help them to protect their best garb stain free.
10. A free
night of babysitting. Don’t have the resources to give them a trip away,
but want to offer them some freedom from the wailing? Offering five hours of
your time so they can do some shopping, see a movie or just get out of the
house will likely mean more than anything you can buy them.
HERE’s to some sleep this holiday season!
