Teething tips
By wmaharper
@wmaharper (2316)
United States
January 31, 2007 8:24am CST
My four month old is cutting his first tooth, it seems like such a long time since i've had to deal with this, and I cannot remember what we did for our 2 year old, and in fact, in his baby book it said we didn't really do anything, I don't think it bothered him much. My four month old is very fussy, he won't eat, wont' sleep and only wants to be held. What did you use for your children when they were teething?
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@mystic2mom (346)
• United States
7 Feb 07
I have found several things that work well for my 3 kids. First, Baby Tylenol never worked, I had to use Motrin. Or homeopathic teething tablets. They are in the store by the baby vitamins. I also gave my baby frozen pancakes after they got older and could handle more solids. They got yummy food that just broke up into mushy pieces they could just swallow and it numbed thier teeth.
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@wmaharper (2316)
• United States
8 Feb 07
I never thought of frozen pankcakes.. good idea though (although my little one is too young for something like that.. he's also too young for motrin..*sigh* I don't remember how old they have to be for Ibuprofen .. I think at least 6 months, maybe even a year? i don't recall. Thanks though!
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@mystic2mom (346)
• United States
8 Feb 07
when in doubt, ask your doctor if you can give your baby Motrin. And he would be able to give you dosing instructions.
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@Carrie26 (1587)
• United States
8 Feb 07
Infants tylenol helped my son and I give it to may daughter when she is in pain(since she is still teething)I also use the Hemopathic tablets and orajel.But the teething tablets seemed to not work so well on my kids.My mom said a lady used it on her daughter and had no problem with teething problems( Lucky for her)but it just didnt do the trick on mine.My daughter and son did not like teething on teethers either except I got my daughter a pooh bear teether that when the baby bites down on it it vibrates and I guess soothes the gums.You can usually find it in Wal-mart or Target I think had one.It's kept usally up where the other teethers are.
@ronita34 (3922)
• Canada
6 Feb 07
I always used to like to use the regular teething toys but both of my daughters favorite thing for teething was beef jerkey! It is great to help those first teeth to cut through their little gums. Try it i guarantee that you will be impressed with the outcome!!!
@wmaharper (2316)
• United States
6 Feb 07
good Idea, I never thought of that, I'll have to try it. THanks!
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@wmaharper (2316)
• United States
31 Mar 07
I've heard of it,but thought it was only for gas, I'll have to check into it. THanks!
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@cloudwatcher (6861)
• Australia
5 Feb 07
Ice is always good. Of course, this can't be given to a baby, but a baby can suck on it if it is wrapped in a light cloth (a clean hanky?).
Tee Tree Oil is marvellous for mouth ulcers in older children and I have known it to be used for teething in babies. Just a tiny dab on the gum will help.
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@wmaharper (2316)
• United States
5 Feb 07
Yes, we have tried the ice in a washcloth, and that does seem to help at times.. I've never heard of the oil and will have to look into it. Thanks for the advice!
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@astromama (1221)
• United States
3 Feb 07
Maybe try sticking a wet washcloth in the freezer and letting him/her suck on it... I know cold really helps... or a freezable teething ring. Otherwise, maybe get some of those homeopathic teething tablets... they break apart really easy and you just rub them on the gums. Or maybe even a concoction made with clove oil... the kind that is edible.. when my wisdom teeth were coming in I'd rub clove oil on my gums to numb the pain... it worked as well as anything else. Good luck to your little one... cutting teeth hurts. Oh... and try Rescue Remedy to get baby to calm down and maybe sleep... hope this helps!
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@wmaharper (2316)
• United States
4 Feb 07
Thanks for the great ideas! I will def. try some of them. I had forgotten about teething tablets, we used them for my first boy, and they seemed to work well. thanks!
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@eichen (19)
• Philippines
31 Jan 07
Hi there! When my children had their first tooth, my pedia advised me to give them paracetamol for pain relief coz they usually feel itchy, painful and irritating. Then, put some butter to their gums which the tooth is about to errupt. Then, if possible, put your baby's feeding bottle inside the fridge for he will be able to be fed. And more so, "Ice Cream" will do, it is a complete meal.
Hope this helps!
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@wmaharper (2316)
• United States
3 Feb 07
well, My son is really too young for Ice cream or butter...thanks anyways. (: Have a great day!
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