Hi,
My ds is 3 mo and I can feel his teeth coming in, in addition to other signs. The tethers help a little but my husband and Inlaws swear blackberry brandy (I guess they used a dab to rub on my husband and his brOther. I'm a little nervous becaus it's alcohol, but if it's a tiny amount and won't hurt him I'd be open to it. Anyone have experience or opinions? I can't find much on the Internet about it.
Re: Blackberry brandy for teething?
I've heard that too..it's a pretty commonly shared solution with the older people in my family.
I hear it works good and I'm a pretty lax parent, but I'm not that brave. I just feel like there's no need to give a baby alcohol when Tylenol is just as effective. I doubt it will do any harm however in that small of a dosage (Some common baby meds have more alcohol in them) but it's just the thought I'm not comfortable with.
My LO is 3 mos. and teething too. I've found letting her chew a frozen washcloth, a dose of tylenol and letting her nap in her carseat so she doesn't swallow so much drool to be the most effective.
No I don't believe this MUD. It's a pretty common (albeit borderline dangerous) Old Wive's Tale I've heard quite a few times actually.
Yeah, I've heard of it too. But I also agree with Ginnie. I would never give alcohol.
My il's just told me this wknd to do this, that it numbs their gums. Its not like you're pouring liquor down their throat. Follow your parental instincts, I don't think its bad. Just spmething they used to do before orajel, and it probably works better.
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