Teething - Quakertown, PA

I used Dr. Hyland's Teething tablets on both of my girls and they seemed to sooth them. I never had any side effects. I think you can feel safe in using them.

I used Hylands teething tablets and they worked fairly well ... when it was really bad (2 or more teeth at the same time) I would used infant Tylenol as well at bedtime ..

I had the teethers that are filled with water and you put them in the fridge or freezer .. they worked when the front teeth were the problem ..

Hi! I've used Hyland's teething tablets for both of my children & they've worked wonders! My son is 2 1/2 & would actually ask for them b/c they worked so well for him. He would even ask for them if he fell & bumped his head, lol! My 10 month old daughter also feels relief from them a few minutes after I give them to her but they did seem to work slightly better for my son. hth Good luck!

we used a dab of pure clove oil as a local anestethic. it worked longer than the pain relieving gels you can buy otc. and clove oil is still used as an ingredient in dental anesthetics, so it definitely work! the hyland's tablets didn't help my kids at all.

I have not tried the teething tablets (didn't know about them when I needed them!) O. thing I used to do for my son was to wet baby washcloths, fold into quarters and stack & put in a ziplock bag in the freezer. Then I would take O. out & let him chew it when he was having discomfort. Worked like a charm for me....may be worth a try for you!

PLEASE do not use them!!! they contain belladonna, and it's not in a regulated amount. it's very dangerous if your child gets too much, and it's hard to know how much they are getting with this product! I read a horrible story on a message board about a child almost dying from them.

belldonna info:

Belladonna is one of the most toxic plants found in the Western hemisphere. All parts of the plant contain tropane alkaloids.[9] The berries pose the greatest danger to children because they look attractive and have a somewhat sweet taste.[7] The consumption of two to five berries by children and ten to twenty berries by adults can be lethal. The root of the plant is generally the most toxic part, though this can vary from one specimen to another. Ingestion of a single leaf of the plant can be fatal to an adult.[9]

The active agents in Belladonna, atropine, hyoscine (scopolamine), and hyoscyamine, have anticholinergic properties. The symptoms of belladonna poisoning include dilated pupils, sensitivity to light, blurred vision, tachycardia, loss of balance, staggering, headache, rash, flushing, dry mouth and throat, slurred speech, urinary retention, constipation, confusion, hallucinations, delirium, and convulsions.[10][11] The plant's deadly symptoms are caused by atropine's disruption of the parasympathetic nervous system's ability to regulate non-volitional/subconscious activities such as sweating, breathing, and heart rate. The antidote for belladonna poisoning is physostigmine or pilocarpine, the same as for atropine.[12] Atropa belladonna is also toxic to many domestic animals and livestock causing narcosis and paralysis;[13] however, cattle and rabbits seem to eat the plant without suffering harmful effects.

I did use the Hyland's Teething Tablets for my kids when they were babies. It worked for us. Good luck. :-)

I know this may sound a bit strange but it worked for me. My grandmother did it, so I gave it a try and was very happy to find that it worked. When I said something to my pediatrician, he said that he did the same thing with his 2 daughters. Here goes, put your finger in some whisky and then rub that finger over the gums. those few drops are enough to sooth and comfort the little one. We did this with our first 2 and plan to do the same thing with the third baby. After the advers reaction my daughter gave me to the oragel, I was happy to find something that helped her feel better.

Hi R.,
My son is 15 months and already has 14 teeth. We never used the teething tablets, but we do use Infant Tylenol at bedtime and also use a topical prescription strength lidocaine. The lidocaine gel is nice because it gives almost instantaneous relief as soon as you rub it on. You do need a prescription however from your doctor to get it. The gel works great when my son gets up screaming during the night in pain, b/c it is so quick. Good Luck!

My wise Gram always swore by those freezable, liquid-filled teething rings.

I used the teething tablets with my son. I think they worked great. He actually liked taking them and would open his mouth for them. I didn't want to use Tylenol on a regular basis, so the teething tablets were a great alternative. I would give him 2 tablets before naps and at bedtime. 8-9 months was a tough time for teething and sleep, as well. I tried the tablets first to see how fast they dissolved. They dissolved really fast. Give the tablets a try and see what you think. I used the Hyland's brand from Walmart.

try hylands teething tablets. they are all natural. you can buy them in pathmark and in walmart to name a few place. try tylenol also this will help with the pain and if she runs a low grade fever. if she gets diarreha do not be surprised sometimes this is also part of teething.

I didn't like to use any of the teething tablets (OTC or homeopathic) as no doctor condoned either one for us. My daughter began drooling at 4 months and at one year, had ALL of her baby teeth!

We used cold stuff - don't put the gel teethers in the freezer (too hard). Wet a washcloth and keep that in a ziploc in the freezer. Other than that, all the gel and non-gel toys that are safe to chew on were kept in our fridge (even her pacifier) and we rotated these toys. She rarely held onto the toys herself at the early stages, so we would cuddle and hold them for her. As she got older, she wanted something she could poke into the side of her jaw, and so UNDER SUPERVISION, we started letting her chew on a toothbrush or one of those eye droppers (like the top of the Infant's Tylenol bottles). One of her friends was also chewing it and her mom thought she had a Tylenol addiction- LOL! She got through it and you will too! Good luck!

Hi R., my son who is now 14 mos old was miserable teething. He would always have something in his mouth to chew on. I bought homopathic teeting tablets at babies r us and would tell anyone who would listen to try them. They really helped him. Ora gel makes a q tip form that helped too.

The Hyland's teething tablets are described as "homeopathic" -- which is a kind of medicine where specific substances are diluted over and over and over again in the belief that the more they are diluted, the stronger and more effective they become. Scientifically, this has not been proven to be the case, and it also doesn't really make much sense.

Also, the way the "medicine" in homeopathic tablets is delivered is by soaking sugar tablets with the diluted solution. So basically, when you give your baby a homeopathic tablet, all they're essentially getting is a sugar pill.

That being said, when my daughter started teething at 4 months, I was desperate to try anything since all the other suggestions we'd gotten (the cold washcloths, the chilled teethers) were no good to her. Friends gave us their leftover Hyland's tablets, so we tried them a couple times. I think the tablet distracted her for a minute or two, but that's about all. I suspect that if they do work for some kids, it's because the sugar taste distracts them from the pain long enough to focus on other things. For us, we did Tylenol and Motrin, and gave her lots of things to safely chew on. So we just soldiered through!

Good luck!

I used them with my daughter and they were great.

I don't know if you've heard of this one yet, but cutting up a plain bagel into 6ths or so and freezing it is a great soother. Just let her knaw on a piece for a while when it hurts.

Hi, R.!

I completely understand your situation. The HYLAND'S TEETHING TABLETS worked great for my daughter. In addition to the tablets, I also gave her Motrin at bedtime. THe two remedies together relaxed her and she slept through the night. I truly believe in the wonders of natural remedies and use them to this day.

Hi R.!
I usedd the teething tablets for my son, they worked but didn't last long. If you don't mind the mess, a sugarfree popsicle worked the best!
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Hi R.! I have a little guy, 13 months, who is also a BAD teether. I do use the tablets with him and they do seem to take that edge off. I also use Motrin for nights.This seems to work the best but I do not use it continuosly b/c it is hard on their little bellies. Hang in there it is really frustrating but, This too shall pass...best of luck. leah

Hi R.. I have been in your shoes. While I've not had any success with the teething tablets, I've used a washcloth and ice. I stick the ice in the washcloth, wrap the washcloth around the ice, and secure it with a rubber band. It gets water everywhere but it's better than seeing them in pain. I, also, agree with another mom about the popsicles. They work well, too. Good luck!

My son has been teething since he was 4 months old (now 16 months and cutting his 16th tooth). I've found that the frozen (or even just the fridge kind) teething rings work. I've also done the popsicle mentioned by 2 moms and the washcloth. I didn't put ice in the washcloth, but just got a washcloth wet & put that in the freezer & then let him gum that. I've used Tylenol (& now Motrin that he's older) mainly at night and the Orajel (both day & night formula) sparingly. As she gets more teeth, look to feed her softer foods (yogurt, applesauce, pureed veggies, etc.) that are kinder on the gums until the tooth comes through.

I have used the Highlands teething tablets, Highlands colic tablets, allergy tablets... I love anything they make!! I am so glad that our Bradley coach turned me on to these when my son had colic and then again when he was teething!! I LOVE them and would never go through teething without them.
Best of luck

Hi R.

I have been using Motrin and Tylenol as well as baby orajel for my daughter. I have the teething tablets and use them but don't see any obvious benefit to her. They don't seem to harm her in any way, they just don't seem like they work for her. Her bottom 2 teeth just came in about a month ago and she had a really hard time with them and the Motrin really seemed to help the most.

Hi R., here's a couple of "old time" suggestions. Let her chew on a wet, cold, clean wash cloth. Rub your finger along her gum line if she'll let you. Some will tell to dip your finger in tea first or even brandy (I do NOT suggest the brandy!). Get the chewies that can be refridgerated or frozen for her. You also might want to try the baby toast. It's in the babyfood isle...it's hard, dry, baby friendly toast that they can chew, suck and make a mess out of, but it sooths their mouth. You'll notice her mood improves as soon as those teeth cut. I never gave mine anything and they did just fine. The first two are always the worst! Good luck and best wishes!

We use teething tablets just before nap time. THey are soothing enough to get him through his nap. At night we use nighttime oragel. The teething tablets did not last long enough for us at night.

I personally didn't try the tablets, but have friends who swear by them. I used the baby orajel. And that worked well for us. The teething toys worked some of the time. The thing my lil man liked the most was the all plastic "training" spoons. Of course, he was closely watched due to the possibility of choking. Hope this helps you!!!