Do you use Baby Orajel for teething pain???

rocker · October 2008

Did not use it on my first son but my 2nd. seems to be bothered by teething a bit more. He is only 5 mos. and I can't see any areas to specifically apply Orajel. Can I still use it and would you recommend it/not recommend it?

AZ_Erica · October 2008

Our pedi recommended NOT using any of that stuff for teething pain. I guess some tylenol if you know it is from teething, otherwise I would give him a teething ring to help with the pain.

Sunflower777 · October 2008

We used it for my DS when he was teething 1-1/2 to 2 years ago. It seemed to help him. Although I'm curious why the pp's pedi recommended not using it. What's the reason??

sunshiny79 · October 2008

I've read that it's not good for babies b/c they can't feel the saliva in their mouth and could potentially choke (can't feel b/c they are numb). I don't know how true it is but I don't use it simply b/c it's disgusting, even the flavored one.

I use teething tablets and Motrin.

AZ_Erica · October 2008

Honestly I don't have a clue why she recommended not using it. I feel kind of stupid but i asked at one appointment and she said that and I was so shocked by her answer i forget to question why. I "think" it has something to do with the fact that it can numb their tongue and possibly cause choking. I think this more pertains to night time though.

JOEBunny · October 2008

I used it a few times, the q-tip type. It worked when she was having a total crisis from the pain. Otherwise, I would just use tylenol.

sheuy-ru · October 2008

I tried baby orajel on my daughter a couple years ago and she screamed when I first put it on. I tried it on myself and it actually stung a little before the numbness kicked in. So I never used it since. I actually use the Hylands Teething Tablets on both girls and I absolutely recommend it.

Mrs.Saxy · October 2008

I've heard not to use it b/c it numbs their throat and they can choke on all that slobber.?

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We use teething tablets, motrin if necessary. ?A cold/frozen washcloth works well and so does chewy toys.?

Mrs Manners · October 2008

We've used it several times. I use the premeasured qtip applicator. I heard that about the choking part but scoured the internet and couldn't find any reports of it ever actually happening. The biggest concern seemed to be that it *might* happen if parents used too much or too often. I figured the premeasured qtip used once a day (and with careful monitoring afterwards) was fine.