Teething??

i noticed that instead of sucking on my hand, like my 4 month old will try to do on occasion, he has started to chew. he isn't terribly fussy, but i wonder if giving him baby tylenol is jumping the gun.

Teething??
If you look in his mouth at his gums you may be able to see a tiny bit of the tooth breaking through, or if the gums look red or swollen. Orajel is ok but it didn't seem to help my daughter at all, it actually just made her more upset. See if he'll let you put you're finger in his mouth and massage his gums w/ a cold rag, or give him some frozen teething rings to chew on (make sure they're not too cold or it could take her breath away). Also, a little bit of tylenol may help him not feel so uncomfortable. Unfortunately, I don't think there's a 100% effect solution, it's just something you're gonna have to deal with. If it seems to get really bad ask her doctor if they have anything that can help w/ the pain. Good luck!
Reply:When he starts showing signs of fever or pain/discomfort, alternate between Tylenol and Motrin. It works much better than only giving one of them. Just alternate each dose. In the meantime, try using a teething ring, freeze pop, or the hard beef jerky for him to chew on.
Reply:I would rather try a raw onion. This worked wonders for my cousin.
Reply:Yeah you really don't need to give him any Tylenol unless he seems very uncomfortable. My daughter has a really hard time sleeping when she is teething so we use Tylenol at night for her.
Reply:you can give your baby tiny chunks of ice to cool the effects of teething. The ice will do him no harm and your baby will enjoy it.


Good Luck