My 4 month old started teething and he is having a very difficult time. He actually started at 3 months old. Is there anything besides the usual stuff (teething rigns, orajel, cold towel) that you all can share with me? Now the drs. don't even want us to use the orajel, so its been a very difficult stage.
2 things helped my now 20 month old:
1. The First Years Massaging Action Teether - this has a star that vibrates when you bite down on it and my sweet daughter LOVED it. On the other end it had a litter spinner that she enjoyed too.
2. Frozen mini-bagel bites. Because they are frozen not very much bread comes off as they chew on it.
Hope that this helps.
blessings,
Stacy
Hylands Teething Tablets...I would never use Orejel. Hylands is the best!!!
Give it a day or two...you'll see the difference...
Good luck to you,
Margaret :)
P.S. You can find these in the pharmecy in Wal-mart and Kroger.
if our son was extreamly uncomfortable i would give him tylenol. he now has a toothbrush that he nawled on the end of to help his last set of teeth. he never liked the orejel or teething tablets, and hated the teething rings. i think they were too cold for his hands. wal-mart had a grape bunch that viberated and helped teething. i did not buy it because i could not boil it clean...i am a clean freak.
I know it sounds weird, but my boys both loved rib bones. I would make up a batch of beef ribs for me and my DH, then after eating a couple, give them (cooled off, of course) to the boys. They gnawed on them happily. I think it is the flavor and the hardness of the bone.
My son likes cold celery sticks. He can gum on them, but they don't break apart, and they stay cold pretty well. Other than that we use Hyland teething tabs. He does NOT like Orajel, and loudly protests.
Hyland's Teething Tablets were a God send for my son. Oragel has a wretched taste. The teething tablets are homeopathic. You put two or three at a time in the child's mouth and they dissolve for instant relief. I used to buy them at Wal-Mart. But, I think you can get them anywhere.
I think my son started teething around that time, but he didn't get a tooth until 6 months. I use these tablets my neighbor told me about. They are homeopathic and all natural. I never did find an age on them when I was first looking at them, so it would be up to you if you want to use them or not. I've not see any side affects using them with my son. I find them in the baby section at Walmart. They are Hyland's Teething Tablets. They are tiny and dissolve very quickly. They seem to help when mine is really fussy from his teeth/gums bothering him. But when they don't help I give him Tylenol which you may not be able to do yet. This same company has a orajel type product also. Hope it gets better for you.
I remember using a homeopathic medication for my daughter's teething. It was at Wal-Mart. I am pretty certain it was a tablet. It is in a pink and blue box. The brand is Dr.___
it is written in blue writing. It is sad, I can remember the box...not the name. It worked O.K. My daughter is now 7, so it has been a bit since we had teething issues. I do remember her first tooth to be the worst. She was extremely fussy and uncomfortable. The other teeth were not near as bad. I wish your little one comfort for today.
I read the other responses and it was Hyland teething tablets that I used. Thanks moms for jogging my memory.
Take care,
Danabeth
BabysRUs and some of the other baby stores sell little net bags (with little handles to hold onto) that you can fill with frozen peas, bananas, or blueberrys (strip him down or put a black shirt on him if you use blueberries - these were my daughter's favorite), etc. Then he can gnaw on the net bag without choking on anything. It works wonders and numbs the mouth for quite awhile.
You have had many nice responses. One thing that worked for my son was frozen green peas. He would "gum" away at a few and they were too small to make me concerned about choking on them.
That was my oldest. My next boy loved the teething biscuit things. I had to laugh when he gnawed on them, smearing his face (all around the mouth), and I could imagine a clown face drawn on. :) These, I was cautious about leaving with him when they broke or became small pieces. Mostly these things (yeah, messy!) go from hard to slobbery to almost melting. So, I would take it away after a few minutes. He was a lot calmer by then anyway.
Please do not give your baby chicken bones (or any bird). These bones are known to splinter and even veterinarians recommend keeping them away from your pets for fear of choking or getting one stuck in their throat. They are quite the opposite of pork or beef bones.
Good luck! (I remember my Mom joking that I should dip my finger in some bourbon and swipe those gums! That is, apparently, what she used when I was a baby in the early '60s.)
D.
I use the teething tablets by Hyland. You can get them at WalMart, Target or CVS.
Sorry, didn't read all the responses. Just wanted to say that I used Teething Tablets for all 3 of my kids, and they did help somewhat. I got them at Whole Foods or in the 'health food' section of HEB. It has been quite awhile (my youngest is 5), so I don't know if they're still available.
Ice or popsicles (sp?) helped mine right before they eat. They don't like it and will cry - but it will numb them enough to allow them to eat.
Also, the old remedy: dab your finger in whiskey and rub their gums. You can also do that with the throat numbing spray, I forgot it's name.
Tylenol will help with pain as well.
Try Hyland's teething tablets. They worked for my kids. They are quick dissolving little tablets and they really calm them down and help with the discomfort.
Prayer. Lots of prayer for patience. And Tylenol.
Use infant motrin, it has worked very well for my kids.
I say use the orajel anyway! As long as you're using the baby kind and not putting it on every hour its not going to hurt anything!
Here's things I used for my kids: teething rings (I froze them even though it says not to), teething tablets, teething bisquits, washcloth with crushed ice in the center secured with a rubber band, then wet it a little (my daughters liked this best, just be sure you watch so they don't chew on the rubber band and break it or get any pieces of ice out), orajel, and if they couldn't sleep id give baby tylonol. Oh and having pacifiers seemed to help, just be sure to check them often by pulling on the nipple because if they gnaw on it when their teeth hurt, it can separate and pose a choking hazard. Other than that, distraction! Lots of peek a boo and hide the toy and books and anything else that holds their attention long enough to forget the pain!
Good luck!
According to my doctor, Tylenol is safe right now, then when he's 6 months you can start him on ibuprofen (motrin).
