my son is teething, could this cause him to have a fever??
Teething??
alot of babies get fever runny nose, symptoms kinda like a cold. and others dont get any symptoms at all except sore gums and crankiness.
Reply:yes...along with lots of slobber too! more so on the slobber. my oldest son, had a mild fever and then my youngest never had a fever with his teeth! it just depends on the child! go to this web site and read all about the teething!!! hope this helps ya!!
http://pediatrics.about.com/od/teething/...
Reply:Yup they can %26amp; I know that you didn't ask it but jsut to let you know ..don't use the baby gels for teething they end up swallowing it %26amp; it gets into the tummy %26amp; can cause problems..like upset tummies %26amp; vommiting
Monday, April 27, 2009
Teething??
Well my 10month old already has 7 teeth. He got his first one at 6 months old. And now I believe he is getting his 1 year molars in. He is always sticking his hands and anything else he can towards the back of his mouth. I also noticed he is drooling more than what he did with all his other teeth. He is also getting 3 other teeth in at towards the front and sides.
My question is. How long does the sleepless nights last??
For the past 3 nights he has been crazy. Like last night after about 1:30 he was up every hour and whinned for 30 mins then went back to sleep for 30 mins then woke again. I don't know what to do. I have tried rocking him, tylenol, teething toys, cold fruit, biter busicuts, zwieback toast.I will NOT give orajel as it stings and hurts more than it helps. And even letting him sleep with me. And still NOTHING. He still whines and cries a lot. He has never been like this. He didn't seem to bothered by his other teeth. Any advice would be GREAT.
Teething??
I feel for you. My husband is also a night worker- and it DOES get worse at night when they have nothing to distract them. Last night our baby was up 3 times. She is cutting her eye teeth.
We use children's motrin and it works great- it lasts 8 hours and really eases the pain of teething. We also use pickles in a munchkin feeder bag to help- she had one tonight and went to town.
Try a frozen washcloth- wet it, fold it, freeze it in a ziploc baggie and give to your baby out of the bag. This helps a ton.
We don't use anything on the gums. I got scared when a friend's son had a bad reaction- and never went to that to ease the pain.
We also cosleep- which helps to get her back down quickly and easily. I nurse her right back down. She is off though, even with the motrin.
Our pediatrician suggested alternating tylenol and motrin last month, and we haven't tried that as yet, mostly because we have no infant tylenol in the house.
The above usually works well.
Good luck and I hope it eases soon.
Edit: it MAY be the start of molars. Our baby had hers in when she was 1 years old, but they push up and then take a break only to resume again. That is what is happening with the eye teeth right now. Our pediatrician couldn't believe that she was cutting them, but she was. Surprise, surprise.
Our son got his first tooth when he was 15 months old. Way late- and it was easy teething. I'd prefer that again!
Reply:To tell you the truth, I let my daughter bite my fingers.
It was a nice break from her fingers when she was getting her one year molars (a few months ago).
She has not become a "biter".
It did help her. She was a cranky mess every other day (it seemed) for at least two months.
Those teeth are HUGE. Now that I see them in her mouth, I can understand her pain.
They take so long to come up.
Bless your baby's heart AND yours!
Keep your chin up.
This is temporary.
Reply:Try chamomille tea with splenda in it. My son is teething too and the chamomille has a soothing affect while the warmness on the gums feels good to them. I hope this works! Splenda is made from sugar but has less chance of keeping them up on a sugar buzz and it won't give him diarreha.
Reply:I always kept frozen bananas in the freezer. They are cold so they feel good on the gums and they can't choke on them. I would do this then give the Motrin. It is suppose to be better on helping ease the pain. It is a hard time unfortunately but it will pass and you will forget it...until you have another baby and go through it again..LOL Good luck!
Reply:the best thing that worked for my twins girls was Humfrey tell them is for teething is a little pill that dissolves in the water and it makes them sleep and stop allot of symptom of teething i don't really know if the spelling is humfree in right but ask the pharmacist you could get it over the counter it does not need to be prescribed by a doctor guarantee to work good luck go to CVS OR RITE AID THEY WILL HAVE IT
Reply:you know 2 things my mom did to help soothe teething, lethim sip chamomille tea it helps with the swelling and you can rub it on his gums too, another remedy is put some whiskey on a rag and rub the rag on his gums, it numbs it. Whole Foods carries a variety of Hyland Natural teething products, such as the gel (which is nothing like the orajel) and the tablets.
Reply:Your son is about the same age as mine!
I think it was 1.5 weeks ago.. we were up every flippin hour... because of the teeth.
My son is also sticking his hands in the back of his mouth. I dont think it's the molars.. but it could possibly be.
Our sleepless nights lasted about 3 days. It was horrible.. but now he's sleeping like an angel!
You know... i hate to say this.. and I'm sure it's going to pi$$ you off.. but you just have to deal with it. That's all we did... got up.. rocked him ... held him... Cause it hurts.. no matter what!
Did you have braces as a kid? I did.. and i an only imagine what it feels like to have teeth comin' thru. Give him some extra love ... and if it lasts more then a week.. then id consult with a doctor.
Hang in there,,,it DOES get better. And yet.. there will be more sleepless nights to come for both of us!
EDIT: I'm not trying to be a be-atch... but, it does end. I am currentlly living alone... working 40 hours a week... getting up at 7am.... going to bed at 2am... i am up 19 hours a day... and i got thru the teething... getting only 2 hours of sleep... you can do it too! It wont last forever... Sleep when the baby sleeps... nap when you can... drink coffe... It will be over soon.. i promise.
Reply:For my girls I ended up pretty much doing what you are but instead of teehting toys we froze washcloths and carrot sticks" long enough for them to not choke on, even some bananas. Frozen waffles are good, but I have never tried them. As for the sleeplessness check to see something in his bed, pjs isnt bothering him, sometimes even being to warm will set my girls off. A certain noise at night that hes not use to, a pet whos bugging him, daddie snoring" just saying" Or it could be night terrors, my 3 yr old still gets them. And unfortunatly if its Terrors theres nothing you can do cept comfort as best you can and DO NOT WAKE THEM, never wake a child having a night terror as the tramua can stick, from what my RN father told me. I hope some of what I have said helps, sorry its not more, as each child is unique on their own. Good luck and check out the 2 websites one is a chatroom for just us moms and the other is a fountain of help for parents of all ages.
And to the parent who suggested Whiskey on a qtip where did this info come from, Yes once upon a time long long ago they suggested it, but they do not anymore. So please dont.
Reply:Going through it also, I feel your pain and I understand that sometimes NOTHING works, trust me I understand! It's so hard when you can't take their pain away and to see them in such pain hurts you as a mother. Hang in there, it gets better ;) My hubby works nights too so I know how that feels:(
its hard when your the only one that deals with this, totally understand...we too have tried everything, nothing helps. Good luck and Hang in there :)
ETA: Of course I HAD to answer, I can't resist many questions, you know that...and well, I feel your pain as kolly is teething also...hehe
Reply:i feel your pain. just this month, at 10 months old, my son got his first 2 bottom teeth. it was horrible. i slept at 2am almost every night for a week. i am a stay at home mom and it was hard, so i can only imagine what you are going through as a working mom. he is now getting a top tooth and it doesn't seem to bother him much.
my son uses teethers sometimes, but he doesn't like cold teething rings. the Dr. suggested the cold washcloth but i never tried it. honestly, i give him my arm and let him bite on it sometimes. he only has a few teeth though, it might hurt with your baby with 7! My son has a vibrating teething that he likes sometimes. Here is one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000M52...
He also likes biting on the crib so i'm going to get something to cover the crib rail
http://www.amazon.com/Prince-Lionheart-C...
the one i will be ordering
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H3F...
Tylenol seems to be the best relief for my baby, but you said it's not working. Did you try Motrin yet? Also, I have found different types of teething tablets. The hylands ones that you put under the tounge and ones that you dissolve and put right on the gums. Maybe you could look for that?
here is a site for nighttime teething relief just found it
http://www.parenttime.com/babyarticles/t...
GOOD LUCK i know teething is hard. but like everyone else is saying... it will pass =) thank god lol
Loose Teeth
My question is. How long does the sleepless nights last??
For the past 3 nights he has been crazy. Like last night after about 1:30 he was up every hour and whinned for 30 mins then went back to sleep for 30 mins then woke again. I don't know what to do. I have tried rocking him, tylenol, teething toys, cold fruit, biter busicuts, zwieback toast.I will NOT give orajel as it stings and hurts more than it helps. And even letting him sleep with me. And still NOTHING. He still whines and cries a lot. He has never been like this. He didn't seem to bothered by his other teeth. Any advice would be GREAT.
Teething??
I feel for you. My husband is also a night worker- and it DOES get worse at night when they have nothing to distract them. Last night our baby was up 3 times. She is cutting her eye teeth.
We use children's motrin and it works great- it lasts 8 hours and really eases the pain of teething. We also use pickles in a munchkin feeder bag to help- she had one tonight and went to town.
Try a frozen washcloth- wet it, fold it, freeze it in a ziploc baggie and give to your baby out of the bag. This helps a ton.
We don't use anything on the gums. I got scared when a friend's son had a bad reaction- and never went to that to ease the pain.
We also cosleep- which helps to get her back down quickly and easily. I nurse her right back down. She is off though, even with the motrin.
Our pediatrician suggested alternating tylenol and motrin last month, and we haven't tried that as yet, mostly because we have no infant tylenol in the house.
The above usually works well.
Good luck and I hope it eases soon.
Edit: it MAY be the start of molars. Our baby had hers in when she was 1 years old, but they push up and then take a break only to resume again. That is what is happening with the eye teeth right now. Our pediatrician couldn't believe that she was cutting them, but she was. Surprise, surprise.
Our son got his first tooth when he was 15 months old. Way late- and it was easy teething. I'd prefer that again!
Reply:To tell you the truth, I let my daughter bite my fingers.
It was a nice break from her fingers when she was getting her one year molars (a few months ago).
She has not become a "biter".
It did help her. She was a cranky mess every other day (it seemed) for at least two months.
Those teeth are HUGE. Now that I see them in her mouth, I can understand her pain.
They take so long to come up.
Bless your baby's heart AND yours!
Keep your chin up.
This is temporary.
Reply:Try chamomille tea with splenda in it. My son is teething too and the chamomille has a soothing affect while the warmness on the gums feels good to them. I hope this works! Splenda is made from sugar but has less chance of keeping them up on a sugar buzz and it won't give him diarreha.
Reply:I always kept frozen bananas in the freezer. They are cold so they feel good on the gums and they can't choke on them. I would do this then give the Motrin. It is suppose to be better on helping ease the pain. It is a hard time unfortunately but it will pass and you will forget it...until you have another baby and go through it again..LOL Good luck!
Reply:the best thing that worked for my twins girls was Humfrey tell them is for teething is a little pill that dissolves in the water and it makes them sleep and stop allot of symptom of teething i don't really know if the spelling is humfree in right but ask the pharmacist you could get it over the counter it does not need to be prescribed by a doctor guarantee to work good luck go to CVS OR RITE AID THEY WILL HAVE IT
Reply:you know 2 things my mom did to help soothe teething, lethim sip chamomille tea it helps with the swelling and you can rub it on his gums too, another remedy is put some whiskey on a rag and rub the rag on his gums, it numbs it. Whole Foods carries a variety of Hyland Natural teething products, such as the gel (which is nothing like the orajel) and the tablets.
Reply:Your son is about the same age as mine!
I think it was 1.5 weeks ago.. we were up every flippin hour... because of the teeth.
My son is also sticking his hands in the back of his mouth. I dont think it's the molars.. but it could possibly be.
Our sleepless nights lasted about 3 days. It was horrible.. but now he's sleeping like an angel!
You know... i hate to say this.. and I'm sure it's going to pi$$ you off.. but you just have to deal with it. That's all we did... got up.. rocked him ... held him... Cause it hurts.. no matter what!
Did you have braces as a kid? I did.. and i an only imagine what it feels like to have teeth comin' thru. Give him some extra love ... and if it lasts more then a week.. then id consult with a doctor.
Hang in there,,,it DOES get better. And yet.. there will be more sleepless nights to come for both of us!
EDIT: I'm not trying to be a be-atch... but, it does end. I am currentlly living alone... working 40 hours a week... getting up at 7am.... going to bed at 2am... i am up 19 hours a day... and i got thru the teething... getting only 2 hours of sleep... you can do it too! It wont last forever... Sleep when the baby sleeps... nap when you can... drink coffe... It will be over soon.. i promise.
Reply:For my girls I ended up pretty much doing what you are but instead of teehting toys we froze washcloths and carrot sticks" long enough for them to not choke on, even some bananas. Frozen waffles are good, but I have never tried them. As for the sleeplessness check to see something in his bed, pjs isnt bothering him, sometimes even being to warm will set my girls off. A certain noise at night that hes not use to, a pet whos bugging him, daddie snoring" just saying" Or it could be night terrors, my 3 yr old still gets them. And unfortunatly if its Terrors theres nothing you can do cept comfort as best you can and DO NOT WAKE THEM, never wake a child having a night terror as the tramua can stick, from what my RN father told me. I hope some of what I have said helps, sorry its not more, as each child is unique on their own. Good luck and check out the 2 websites one is a chatroom for just us moms and the other is a fountain of help for parents of all ages.
And to the parent who suggested Whiskey on a qtip where did this info come from, Yes once upon a time long long ago they suggested it, but they do not anymore. So please dont.
Reply:Going through it also, I feel your pain and I understand that sometimes NOTHING works, trust me I understand! It's so hard when you can't take their pain away and to see them in such pain hurts you as a mother. Hang in there, it gets better ;) My hubby works nights too so I know how that feels:(
its hard when your the only one that deals with this, totally understand...we too have tried everything, nothing helps. Good luck and Hang in there :)
ETA: Of course I HAD to answer, I can't resist many questions, you know that...and well, I feel your pain as kolly is teething also...hehe
Reply:i feel your pain. just this month, at 10 months old, my son got his first 2 bottom teeth. it was horrible. i slept at 2am almost every night for a week. i am a stay at home mom and it was hard, so i can only imagine what you are going through as a working mom. he is now getting a top tooth and it doesn't seem to bother him much.
my son uses teethers sometimes, but he doesn't like cold teething rings. the Dr. suggested the cold washcloth but i never tried it. honestly, i give him my arm and let him bite on it sometimes. he only has a few teeth though, it might hurt with your baby with 7! My son has a vibrating teething that he likes sometimes. Here is one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000M52...
He also likes biting on the crib so i'm going to get something to cover the crib rail
http://www.amazon.com/Prince-Lionheart-C...
the one i will be ordering
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H3F...
Tylenol seems to be the best relief for my baby, but you said it's not working. Did you try Motrin yet? Also, I have found different types of teething tablets. The hylands ones that you put under the tounge and ones that you dissolve and put right on the gums. Maybe you could look for that?
here is a site for nighttime teething relief just found it
http://www.parenttime.com/babyarticles/t...
GOOD LUCK i know teething is hard. but like everyone else is saying... it will pass =) thank god lol
Loose Teeth
Teething????
My baby is 3 and a half months old and the last few days he has had really red cheeks. Could he be teething already?? Isn't it too early??
Teething????
My son got his first tooth at 4 months so its not too early. signs: temp, runny nose, spitting up, drooling (lots), chewing on everything, messy stools, fussy, ect. signs similiar to a cold. My son is 10 months and has 8 teeth already so get ready!
Reply:Every baby is different - but I was guess that maybe your baby has a bit of dry skin that makes his cheeks red - all 3 of mine get a bit rosy in the winter do to the dry weather.
Teething????
My son got his first tooth at 4 months so its not too early. signs: temp, runny nose, spitting up, drooling (lots), chewing on everything, messy stools, fussy, ect. signs similiar to a cold. My son is 10 months and has 8 teeth already so get ready!
Reply:Every baby is different - but I was guess that maybe your baby has a bit of dry skin that makes his cheeks red - all 3 of mine get a bit rosy in the winter do to the dry weather.
Teething!!?
normally my baby is a good sleeper but the last couple days he hasnt been sleeping as good, hesw very tired he goes to sleep easily, but he wakes up screaming, and its a different cry than normal, could it be that he is teething. his gums also look a little white not spots but all over???
Teething!!?
Could be thrush. Is there a white coating all over or the actual gums white? If the gums are white then he could be anemic. If there is a white coating it is probable thrush. Thrush is a yeast infection that happens alot in the mouth but also travels down the throat into the stomach which gives you a really painful case of heartburn. Take the baby to the doctor and get him checked out please.
Reply:how old is your baby?
Reply:IF you are breast feeding it could be thrush which is like a yeast infection in the mouth. See the doctor tomorrow. IF your baby is usually a good sleeper there is an obvious problem.
Reply:well if the whiteness looks like its under the gums like teeth pushin against it then its prolly teething it sounds like it but if its a white look that looks like it on top of the gums then thats prolly something different does he drool alot and chew fingers or tug at ears?? those are also signs of teething if he doesnt do any of those other things then maybe its not teething
Teething!!?
Could be thrush. Is there a white coating all over or the actual gums white? If the gums are white then he could be anemic. If there is a white coating it is probable thrush. Thrush is a yeast infection that happens alot in the mouth but also travels down the throat into the stomach which gives you a really painful case of heartburn. Take the baby to the doctor and get him checked out please.
Reply:how old is your baby?
Reply:IF you are breast feeding it could be thrush which is like a yeast infection in the mouth. See the doctor tomorrow. IF your baby is usually a good sleeper there is an obvious problem.
Reply:well if the whiteness looks like its under the gums like teeth pushin against it then its prolly teething it sounds like it but if its a white look that looks like it on top of the gums then thats prolly something different does he drool alot and chew fingers or tug at ears?? those are also signs of teething if he doesnt do any of those other things then maybe its not teething
Teething ?
My daughter is cutting a tooth and I want to know what is the best kind of teething gel to use for her gums? There is Little Teethers, Orajel, and other brands in the store. I was so confused that I wanted to do a poll to see what everyone prefers. I am talking about gels only not homeopathic.
Teething ?
Orajel and Little Teethers are virtually the same aside from having different brand names. They both work well though one may have a better flavor than the other.
Reply:Orajel worked best with our kids.
Reply:I prefer using Orajel the best. The flavors agree better with my daughter, and it always works well for her.
Reply:I never found any of them to work very well, Tylenol, and/or Motrin, but only Motrin if they're 6 months old or more.
Reply:actually, we were recently informed by our pediatrician that the gels can toughen the gums, making it harder for the teeth to come through. and when they do start coming in, it's even more painful, making the parents want to use more of the gel. the best stuff in the world to use is a teething tablet. it dissolves almost instantly, and has little to no side effects.
Reply:You know I read in a Baby Magazine that you can also put a slightly damp baby washcloth in the freezer and then once it is a bit frozen (not all the way) give it to the baby to chew on....It's good for scratching the gums and provides a nice numbing effect as well.
Other than that I used Orejel.... be patient, your little girl will get through this.
Reply:Oral gel.. let her chew on a Wood spoon or a Wet rag helps also..
Reply:Just a gel won't work on it's own.
They need to chew on something to help cut the tooth through sooner and it has to be very cold so that the pain is relieved while doing so, so apply gel immediately after the baby is done chewing the refrigerated chew toy.
Reply:As a mother of 3 grown kids I can tell you that none of my kids had any problems when it came to teething. I gave them all this homeopathic remedy that worked miracles with all of them: Humphrey's #3. No fever, no drooling, ro diarrhea. As soon as my first grand kid is born I'll get it so my daughter don't have to go through all the teething problems.
Here is the link to where you can see it, read about it and buy it on line. By the way, gels do not work...all the baby does is lick it off and swallow numbing medication...not good for the baby. Good luck!!!
http://store.darisimall.com/115782.html
Reply:only Tylenol worked for our daughter. And teething rings. The gels didn't seem to do anything.
Reply:Oragel works, but you will not want to use that all the time. I found that when you put a teether in the freezer and let them suck on it. The ice helps to numb the gums. It worked great with my boys.
Reply:walmart and I think CVSpharmacy sells teething tablets they work and they just dissolve in babys mouth
Reply:orajel worked wonders with my son.. but only lasted a few minutes, i found that teething rings helped alot too,,,
Reply:Yeah, my ped recommended against all of these. He recommended old fashioned teething rings.
Reply:I have 3 children. Orajel just comes off because the baby drools so much plus I hate the taste and how it makes my own mouth feel (try it on yourself before your baby).
Here are a few suggestions on what we used with our kids:
Teething rings are good (hard toys for the baby to chew on), there are some teething rings that can be put in the fridge so it gets cold, my kids loved those and their favorites were just plain old pop ice. They loved to chew and suck on it but make sure you hold the baby in your lap while it does that. That way you can make sure they don't to big of a piece broken off.
Give the baby your finger to chew on and rub it too. This way you can massage sore gums. Give your child a cold, damp washcloth to chew on. Use ice that's been wrapped in a wash cloth.
If all else fails you can give the baby some Baby Tylonal but be sure to look at how much to give your baby first on the bottle.
Reply:If your baby has teething pain offer her something to CHEW on, as this will provide the BEST comfort, and also assist with the eruption of her teeth.
Teething gels (numbing agents) should be avoided. Not only are they unecessary but they may hinder a baby's ability to swallow (which can be upsetting for a baby and make nursing more difficult). * First expressed by my pharmacist and later confirmed during my baby's first dental visit and by his pediatrician.
Make sure you offer plenty of fluids to replace what is lost through drooling.
If she is too uncomfortable at night when unable to chew on teethers you can use baby Tylenol as needed.
There are lots of fun options that can be chewed and also played with as toys. My son's FAVOURITE teether was my own finger. I massaged his gums when he wasn't applying pressure. It brought immediate calm and relief every time he fussed.
I bought a dozen different types of teethers before I found something my son liked. I'd like to recommend teething towels (which have the added bonus of absorbing drool), bristle buddies, and teething beads which are easier for little hands to hold (most teethers were too big for a young baby's mouth, or too awkward to hold and spent more time on the floor than in his hands).
Here are a few product reviews:
Towels (also by Sassy): http://www.epinions.com/pr-Teethers-Munc...
Beads: http://www.epinions.com/The_First_Years_...
Bristle buddies: http://www.epinions.com/The_First_Years_...
My son LOVES the hedgehog! I HIGHLY recommend it (he has the smiley-man too but the hedgehog is easiest to hold and use.)
Good luck :o)
Reply:when my baby was teething i used pacifiers.. i would place them in the freezer for about 20 minutes and let him chew where it hurt ... my doctor says the gels are not good for them.
Reply:My daughter had cut teeth very early and I used this stuff called "Hurrican Gel". It's like "Topical" which is the stuff that the dentists use - just not as strong. It worked like magic!
Orajel can upset the baby's tummy because it's a gel and doesn't stay in place. The hurricane gel is does not have a liquid consistance to it.
You could also try some teething rings - but I think that numbing the pain for them is so much better! I hope this helps you!
Good luck!
Reply:I didn't use any of these on my son. I was told that if you do it toughens the gums which causes more pain for the baby. I did use popsicles, cold washclothes and I rubbed a little bit of pure vanilla on his gums which helps to numb. He liked the taste of it too!
Teething ?
Orajel and Little Teethers are virtually the same aside from having different brand names. They both work well though one may have a better flavor than the other.
Reply:Orajel worked best with our kids.
Reply:I prefer using Orajel the best. The flavors agree better with my daughter, and it always works well for her.
Reply:I never found any of them to work very well, Tylenol, and/or Motrin, but only Motrin if they're 6 months old or more.
Reply:actually, we were recently informed by our pediatrician that the gels can toughen the gums, making it harder for the teeth to come through. and when they do start coming in, it's even more painful, making the parents want to use more of the gel. the best stuff in the world to use is a teething tablet. it dissolves almost instantly, and has little to no side effects.
Reply:You know I read in a Baby Magazine that you can also put a slightly damp baby washcloth in the freezer and then once it is a bit frozen (not all the way) give it to the baby to chew on....It's good for scratching the gums and provides a nice numbing effect as well.
Other than that I used Orejel.... be patient, your little girl will get through this.
Reply:Oral gel.. let her chew on a Wood spoon or a Wet rag helps also..
Reply:Just a gel won't work on it's own.
They need to chew on something to help cut the tooth through sooner and it has to be very cold so that the pain is relieved while doing so, so apply gel immediately after the baby is done chewing the refrigerated chew toy.
Reply:As a mother of 3 grown kids I can tell you that none of my kids had any problems when it came to teething. I gave them all this homeopathic remedy that worked miracles with all of them: Humphrey's #3. No fever, no drooling, ro diarrhea. As soon as my first grand kid is born I'll get it so my daughter don't have to go through all the teething problems.
Here is the link to where you can see it, read about it and buy it on line. By the way, gels do not work...all the baby does is lick it off and swallow numbing medication...not good for the baby. Good luck!!!
http://store.darisimall.com/115782.html
Reply:only Tylenol worked for our daughter. And teething rings. The gels didn't seem to do anything.
Reply:Oragel works, but you will not want to use that all the time. I found that when you put a teether in the freezer and let them suck on it. The ice helps to numb the gums. It worked great with my boys.
Reply:walmart and I think CVSpharmacy sells teething tablets they work and they just dissolve in babys mouth
Reply:orajel worked wonders with my son.. but only lasted a few minutes, i found that teething rings helped alot too,,,
Reply:Yeah, my ped recommended against all of these. He recommended old fashioned teething rings.
Reply:I have 3 children. Orajel just comes off because the baby drools so much plus I hate the taste and how it makes my own mouth feel (try it on yourself before your baby).
Here are a few suggestions on what we used with our kids:
Teething rings are good (hard toys for the baby to chew on), there are some teething rings that can be put in the fridge so it gets cold, my kids loved those and their favorites were just plain old pop ice. They loved to chew and suck on it but make sure you hold the baby in your lap while it does that. That way you can make sure they don't to big of a piece broken off.
Give the baby your finger to chew on and rub it too. This way you can massage sore gums. Give your child a cold, damp washcloth to chew on. Use ice that's been wrapped in a wash cloth.
If all else fails you can give the baby some Baby Tylonal but be sure to look at how much to give your baby first on the bottle.
Reply:If your baby has teething pain offer her something to CHEW on, as this will provide the BEST comfort, and also assist with the eruption of her teeth.
Teething gels (numbing agents) should be avoided. Not only are they unecessary but they may hinder a baby's ability to swallow (which can be upsetting for a baby and make nursing more difficult). * First expressed by my pharmacist and later confirmed during my baby's first dental visit and by his pediatrician.
Make sure you offer plenty of fluids to replace what is lost through drooling.
If she is too uncomfortable at night when unable to chew on teethers you can use baby Tylenol as needed.
There are lots of fun options that can be chewed and also played with as toys. My son's FAVOURITE teether was my own finger. I massaged his gums when he wasn't applying pressure. It brought immediate calm and relief every time he fussed.
I bought a dozen different types of teethers before I found something my son liked. I'd like to recommend teething towels (which have the added bonus of absorbing drool), bristle buddies, and teething beads which are easier for little hands to hold (most teethers were too big for a young baby's mouth, or too awkward to hold and spent more time on the floor than in his hands).
Here are a few product reviews:
Towels (also by Sassy): http://www.epinions.com/pr-Teethers-Munc...
Beads: http://www.epinions.com/The_First_Years_...
Bristle buddies: http://www.epinions.com/The_First_Years_...
My son LOVES the hedgehog! I HIGHLY recommend it (he has the smiley-man too but the hedgehog is easiest to hold and use.)
Good luck :o)
Reply:when my baby was teething i used pacifiers.. i would place them in the freezer for about 20 minutes and let him chew where it hurt ... my doctor says the gels are not good for them.
Reply:My daughter had cut teeth very early and I used this stuff called "Hurrican Gel". It's like "Topical" which is the stuff that the dentists use - just not as strong. It worked like magic!
Orajel can upset the baby's tummy because it's a gel and doesn't stay in place. The hurricane gel is does not have a liquid consistance to it.
You could also try some teething rings - but I think that numbing the pain for them is so much better! I hope this helps you!
Good luck!
Reply:I didn't use any of these on my son. I was told that if you do it toughens the gums which causes more pain for the baby. I did use popsicles, cold washclothes and I rubbed a little bit of pure vanilla on his gums which helps to numb. He liked the taste of it too!
Teething...?
When your baby was teething, did he or she chew on the nipple of the bottle?
Teething...?
Absolutely! My son chews on anything within his little arm's reach. His first tooth broke through about two weeks ago, and now his 2nd one is popping out. Nobody told me there might be a lot of bloo!! His first tooth was bloody when it came through, and it was all over his jammies, his face, and his teething toy. At first I was alarmed until I realized it was just his tooth and he wasn't in any pain.
Reply:yes my 2 year old did
Reply:She chewed on everything, my nipple included (ouch!)
Reply:When a baby is teething, they are likely to chew on anything they can get in their mouths. The purpose of that is to help the teeth break the gum. Keep cold teething rings in your fridge. Nice hard toys like links and the such are perfect also. Enjoy those teeth as they come in.
Reply:My son will be 6 months on Sunday and his first tooth came through today...he has been chewing on everything...anything that he can get in his mouth..it goes there...
DEBORAH
Reply:Yes they chew on everything. Walmart has a teething tablet(in the baby dept) its wonderful, my great Grandson uses them and has had no problem. Hes now 16 months and is cutting his first molders. Sure wish they would have had them when mine were babies.
hiking boots
Teething...?
Absolutely! My son chews on anything within his little arm's reach. His first tooth broke through about two weeks ago, and now his 2nd one is popping out. Nobody told me there might be a lot of bloo!! His first tooth was bloody when it came through, and it was all over his jammies, his face, and his teething toy. At first I was alarmed until I realized it was just his tooth and he wasn't in any pain.
Reply:yes my 2 year old did
Reply:She chewed on everything, my nipple included (ouch!)
Reply:When a baby is teething, they are likely to chew on anything they can get in their mouths. The purpose of that is to help the teeth break the gum. Keep cold teething rings in your fridge. Nice hard toys like links and the such are perfect also. Enjoy those teeth as they come in.
Reply:My son will be 6 months on Sunday and his first tooth came through today...he has been chewing on everything...anything that he can get in his mouth..it goes there...
DEBORAH
Reply:Yes they chew on everything. Walmart has a teething tablet(in the baby dept) its wonderful, my great Grandson uses them and has had no problem. Hes now 16 months and is cutting his first molders. Sure wish they would have had them when mine were babies.
hiking boots
Teething????
My 4 month old woke up with a diaper rash on Friday, loose stools, not eating as much, and not napping like she was before. She also drools like a St. Bernard. Could she be teething? I don't feel anything out of the norm but she has never had smooth gums so I can't tell if anything coming through.
Teething????
Whether doctors think so or not my kids had all of those symptoms when cutting teeth. Just keep Vaseline on her rash it does not burn and keeps it from getting wet or poop on it. I kept a bib on my kids and changed it a couple times a day with the drool. Just make sure it is a soft one some of the terry cloth can be rough and rub their chins. A lot of times the gums will get very red when they are coming through.
All in all it sounds like teeth to me.
The diarrhea should calm down but the drooling will not until all the teeth are in, but every time more start to erupt mine got diarrhea again. My kids were late in getting teeth close to one, but once they did they cut 4 and 5 at a time, makes for a cranky baby.
I used Motrin if needed, it last longer and also helps with swelling. There is a product called "Teething Tablets" they are all natural and are sold at Wal-Mart type stores by the vitamins. They worked wonders for my kids. They are little tablets that dissolve as soon as slobber hits them. I am not sure if you can give a 4 month old Motrin though read the label or ask your doctor.
Reply:I'd say she probably is teething. Give her a teething ring or a wet washrag to suck on. If she is really crabby give her some tylenol for the pain. My daughter starting teething at 3mo so don't think it's too early. Good Luck.
Reply:Experts disagree about whether teething actually causes symptoms — like fussiness, diarrhea, and fever — or whether these common symptoms are not related to teething at all and just coincidentally appear at the same time as emerging teeth. Regardless, many parents maintain that their teething babies do experience discomfort (though some babies get through the process with no problems at all). The symptoms most likely to trouble a teether include:
• Drooling (which can lead to a facial rash)
• Gum swelling and sensitivity
• Irritability or fussiness
• Biting behavior
• Refusing food
• Sleep problems
Though many parents report that their babies have loose stools, runny noses, or a fever just before a new tooth arrives, most experts don't think teething is to blame for these symptoms. But I think it is.
Reply:my son started drooling, putting everything in his mouth etc at 10 weeks. i was convinced he was going to get a tooth any day....he is 6 months and his first tooth popped through yesterday! the only changes i saw right before the tooth came through were that he stopped sleeping through the night and his drooling actually slowed down a bit. now that it came through things are back to normal....drool and all!
Teething????
Whether doctors think so or not my kids had all of those symptoms when cutting teeth. Just keep Vaseline on her rash it does not burn and keeps it from getting wet or poop on it. I kept a bib on my kids and changed it a couple times a day with the drool. Just make sure it is a soft one some of the terry cloth can be rough and rub their chins. A lot of times the gums will get very red when they are coming through.
All in all it sounds like teeth to me.
The diarrhea should calm down but the drooling will not until all the teeth are in, but every time more start to erupt mine got diarrhea again. My kids were late in getting teeth close to one, but once they did they cut 4 and 5 at a time, makes for a cranky baby.
I used Motrin if needed, it last longer and also helps with swelling. There is a product called "Teething Tablets" they are all natural and are sold at Wal-Mart type stores by the vitamins. They worked wonders for my kids. They are little tablets that dissolve as soon as slobber hits them. I am not sure if you can give a 4 month old Motrin though read the label or ask your doctor.
Reply:I'd say she probably is teething. Give her a teething ring or a wet washrag to suck on. If she is really crabby give her some tylenol for the pain. My daughter starting teething at 3mo so don't think it's too early. Good Luck.
Reply:Experts disagree about whether teething actually causes symptoms — like fussiness, diarrhea, and fever — or whether these common symptoms are not related to teething at all and just coincidentally appear at the same time as emerging teeth. Regardless, many parents maintain that their teething babies do experience discomfort (though some babies get through the process with no problems at all). The symptoms most likely to trouble a teether include:
• Drooling (which can lead to a facial rash)
• Gum swelling and sensitivity
• Irritability or fussiness
• Biting behavior
• Refusing food
• Sleep problems
Though many parents report that their babies have loose stools, runny noses, or a fever just before a new tooth arrives, most experts don't think teething is to blame for these symptoms. But I think it is.
Reply:my son started drooling, putting everything in his mouth etc at 10 weeks. i was convinced he was going to get a tooth any day....he is 6 months and his first tooth popped through yesterday! the only changes i saw right before the tooth came through were that he stopped sleeping through the night and his drooling actually slowed down a bit. now that it came through things are back to normal....drool and all!
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