Tylenol...is there anything better?

blondee4685

my LO is teething. It keeps getting worse and worse, but no teeth yet. I use the Hyland teething tablets, oragel (at times), and have no tried Tylenol (before bed) 3 times....I was hoping Tylenol would be so comforting and calming but I don't see that happening....

Does anyone having any other suggestings for these darn teeth?

I have also tried the tummy calm.

jendem8

Tylenol typically helps DD, but I also will let her suck on a cool, wet rag or massage her gums with my fingers.

Be careful with Orajel... I know there are some concerns about using it.

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm306062.htm 

blondee4685

Thank you! @jendem8 I tried the rag and other toys. These things seem to help during the day but as soon as night falls nothing helps.

I didn't realize the oragel warnings. I thought it was mostly a concern bc it could numb throat preventing swallowing.

How often do you give Tylenol?

rstarrlemaitre

I believe there are warnings with hyland tablets too. We've been putting a plastic teether in the freezer, then holding it to his gums and he seems to find instant relief.

blondee4685

@rstarrlemaitre‌ they were recalled in 2010 but since then have changed the dosage in each tablet to be more consistent. Now the product is safer but it isn't FDA Approved. I have done my research on them

NLewis1

We put an ice cube in a wet rag and rubber band it down then give it to LO. He goes to town!

jendem8

I spoke to an on-call nurse and the dosage for DD's weight (13.3 lbs) is 2.5 mL every 4-6 hours.  No more than 5 doses in 24 hours.

I use Little Remedies Acetaminophen which has 160 mg per 5 mL.  If you have any dosing questions or concerns, you can call your pediatrician or after-hours number.  

Good luck!

mfsunshine222

Pumpkin Butt teething oil.  Only helps for about 10 min but it works instantly, at night this is usually long enough to calm him and get him to sleep or a buffer until the Tylenol kicks in.

I HATE TEETH!!!

BeachM

Ibuprofen works the best for teething but it can't be given until 6 months.  LOL I think it's one of the milestones I'm looking forward to most!