My almost 4 month old daughter has 2 bottom teeth coming in. She has been extremely crabby the past few days and I'm thinking it's time to offer her some relief. With my son, I gave him Tylenol for his teething pain, along with teething rings and teething cookies. Problem is my DD is teething early and is not on solid foods so I definitely can't do the cookies, but they worked wonders with my son. I also noticed that most stores in my area still don't have tylenol due to the recall last year. I have heard alot of good stuff about the teething tablets, but also heard they were recalled too. I want to be as safe as possible when giving my DD stuff for her teeth because she does have a colostomy bag and is missing good portions of her intestines so her stomach reacts completely different then other babies to medication. Any advice about teething remedies? Did you use tablets, and did they work? TIA!
I used the orajel nighttime formula. I put it on a qtip to make it easier. I also used Tylenol occasionally.
Please use great caution when deciding to use homeopathic teething tablets (like Hylands) because the contain a powerful drug called belladonna and the amount is not standardized. Please see http://healthyliving.ocregister.com/2010/10/25/fda-warns-... for more info. Just because they are "natural" doesn't mean they are safe. R., Midwife Mom of 3
I did not learn of the teething tablets until we had our 2nd child. They are natural and they REALLY seemed to help.
I used the hyland's teething tabs and Tylenol. You can find generic Tylenol (acetaminophen) at any store that sells Tylenol. Also with your daughters age be sure the teething tabs are hyland's and not humphrey's. Hyland's dissolves immediately with any contact to moisture. Humphrey's are firmer and take a little bit of play in the mouth to dissolve. We chose to skip orajel. I read in infants it has the potential to numb their gag reflex which can cause a choking hazard.
A doctor friend also recommends wetting part of a washcloth and freezing it. It makes the perfect teething implement.
Best wishes.
I read the teething tablets are not regulated by the FDA so research more if you want to give those to your child.
I would use Motrin - it lasts longer than Tylenol anyway.
Also I'd suggest some of those "feeding bags". They look like a giant pacifier where the top is made of a mesh fabric bag and unscrews from the handle. We use this for all of our kids. They really love frozen blueberries in there. And sometimes even sucking on ice chips - but that gets really drippy. You can even put in chunks of watermelon, bananas, etc.
The bag really seems to work for counter pressure relief. And you can put anything you want in it. We have the Sassy Baby Safe Feeders - I like that you could remove the bags entirely to wash or even soak or scrub them.
I liked the Orajel also. They have individual Q-tip sticks in a box that I could carry in the diaper bag too! Try it yourself first. See how it tastes and makes your mouth feel. It's kind of drippy and makes a whole area (what you want and what you don't) numb. But I found that it's very short lived.
Best wishes with your LO. I hope she feels better soon.
We used Clove Oil. You can get it at GNC for around 5.00. It's an oil - you put it on their toes, put their socks back on - and wa-la - instant help! There are nerve endings in your feet, and between the toes are connected to your teeth.
It sounds hooky, but I tell you, every time we used it on my son, it changed him instantly. Always for the better. for 5.00 - what can it hurt?
Also, make sure to not get this in their mouth (that's why you put socks on them after putting it on their feet) b/c it can burn their gums...
If you've ever had an absessed tooth, you'll remember they pack it with cloves... same concept.
Worth a shot!!
Hylands natural teething gel for sure! No side effects and it doesnt have a bad taste. It doesnt have any numbing, just pain relief. My son wont use any other kind. That an tylenol and maybe some soft toys to chew on and she should be happy girl.
i loved gentle naturals teething drops :)
We always used orajel; it was only temporary relief, but I felt more comfortable with it as opposed to tylenol (I always tried to avoid medicine as much as possible, unless they're really sick). Although with your daughter's medical condition, I would definitely check with the pediatrician first before giving her anything (and also ask what they recommend). You could also try freezing teething rings; we tried those a few times and they would like it (although I remember having to hold it for them because it gets a little cold for them to hold themselves). Good luck!
I don't think you're supposed to give Motrin to babies under 6 mo. old. I think because of her health problems, you should check with her doctor for the best solution :)
We have had great luck with Borion Camilia Teething Relief:
http://www.boironusa.com/products/camilia.php
As well as Borion Chamomilla, 3 tabs of 6cc as needed:
http://www.boironusa.com/products/single/chamomilla.php
Both can be purchased at your nearest natural food store or online. Motrin at bedtime--helps our LO make it through the night. Good Luck!
Teething tablets did nothing for our either of our kids. Given your daughter's condition, I would just stick with a cold washcloth for her to chew on.
teething tablets, tylenol and a leather belt
