All natural/organic teething gel/tablets?!

cloudy0143 · May 2012

My DD is 8 months old and her first 2 teeth are finally here! She is clearly uncomfortable though, and I would really like to ease her pain.

Here's the catch: We try as hard as we can to be a chemical free family, so I'm looking for a product that is as close to all natural as possible. Does such a thing even exist? I researched Hyland's and saw their teething tablets were recalled recently.

I appreciate all advice given!!! I'm a first time Mommy that is lost when it comes to teething and products to use! TIA!!

LizBGood · May 2012

I know this sounds odd but I actually know someone in the Hyland's family who told me the recall was bogus and more about FDA politics than anything else. I didn't ask for details but for me personally I trust her to be honest. She mentioned it in passing while we were talking about the FDA's bogus banning of domperidone.

kacelle · May 2012

We use Herbs for Kids Gumomile most often. We've also used Hyland's tablets.

dieselmonkey · May 2012

I swear by the amber teething necklaces. Had one on my son from an early age. He cut all four molars at the same the same time and my only clue was the drooling.

We moved and the necklace was stored for a bit. One day when he was just over 2, he asked to wear his necklace again. Felt inside his mouth, sure enough there were more teeth popping up.

I bought a larger one for myslef and have noticed improvement in arthritis-like pains n

dosafyre · May 2012

None of the herbs or jells worked for us anyways.

We had more luck with ice or frozen fruit in the mesh teethers mesh or frozen washclothes.

DreadLoc · May 2012

Amber teething necklace, Hylands, and ice. Worked perfect for her.

Aquabee21 · May 2012

I agree that hyland's teething tablets recall was mostly political. Myself and at least 4 other families we know use them- they work well. DS has worn his amber teething necklace (inspired by finn) since 4 months and 9 teeth later teething hasn't been that bad (but who knows if that's the necklace or he is just a good teether).

We've also frozen prepared chamomile tea in washcloths and ice cubes (put in mesh feeder)- DS loved sucking on those.