Teething tablets

IttyBittyBee · September 2012

For those who have used them before... please tell me more about them.

Do they give instant relief? How do I administer them? What brand? Are they safe?

funkymonkeyohyeahhh · September 2012

We bought Hylands brand last week. It says to expect relief in about 15 minutes. I give them before his bath at night and he's been sleeping longer first stretch. I sometimes give them again when he wakes up at night if he's really upset.

You just hold it under their tongue until it dissolves. It just takes a few seconds.

It says not to use them for more than a week, I think? We're coming up on a week. I don't know what else to do because the teething seems to be seriously bothering him.

huahualove · September 2012

I've never used the tablets, but I have used the Hylands gel, it says that it has the same exact ingredients in them. I haven't used it much, but when I've put it on ds gums after him being super fussy and not napping for a long time he is able to fall asleep within a few mins. It is just enough to relive the pain some so that he can sleep.

erniebufflo · September 2012

People raved about them. I tried them, Etta hated them. They honestly made her worse. Then I found out they at least used to contain belladonna, and might still, and so I threw them away.

Sunshine+Luv · September 2012

I wrote this in another thread, but I asked my pedi and she said she does not reccomend them. She says they are not APA approved.

ninjabridemom · September 2012

My pedi did recommend them. We use them only 1 at a time and before naps and it helps ease (what I imagine is) the throbbing from lying down.

I just see it as an alternative to Tylenol but if you aren't comfortable w the belladonna, don't use it. We are very careful with it and don't give it regularly (like, it's not a standard pre-nap thing, but their teeth bother them most before naps).

Ximena M · September 2012

Thanks for the post. I have some, but they don't seem to help Pilar at all and I was scared to use them because I've heard that they were pulled off the shelf, but not why. Then they were back on. I bought mine after they were reintroduced. I think I just need to toss them.

erniebufflo · September 2012

Here's an article from the national org of Family Physicians on teething treatments. They recommend against using both tablets and topical creams/oils/gels. The rare blood disorder they mention is why my hubby won't let us use Orajel or anything else that contains benzocaine. I did get some natural teething oil that is basically clove oil diluted in almond oil, but even that isn't necessarily recommended because the numbing in their throats can cause breathing and swallowing issues and lead to choking. Basically, I trust Tylenol when dosed correctly because it's got a long history and is well-studied. Other than that, since we can't give them Tylenol all the time: things to chew on.

ETA: also, as homeopathic treatments, teething tablets are not monitored by the FDA.

IttyBittyBee · September 2012

erniebufflo:

Here's an article from the national org of Family Physicians on teething treatments. They recommend against using both tablets and topical creams/oils/gels. The rare blood disorder they mention is why my hubby won't let us use Orajel or anything else that contains benzocaine. I did get some natural teething oil that is basically clove oil diluted in almond oil, but even that isn't necessarily recommended because the numbing in their throats can cause breathing and swallowing issues and lead to choking. Basically, I trust Tylenol when dosed correctly because it's got a long history and is well-studied. Other than that, since we can't give them Tylenol all the time: things to chew on.

ETA: also, as homeopathic treatments, teething tablets are not monitored by the FDA.

Thank you for this!

I guess I'm going to stay clear of the tablets and stick to Tylenol (when absolutley necessary), teething toys and frozen washcloths.

Gracypug · September 2012

erniebufflo:
People raved about them. I tried them, Etta hated them. They honestly made her worse. Then I found out they at least used to contain belladonna, and might still, and so I threw them away.

The Oragel Naturals Teething tablets do not contain belladonna. It is supposedly the only teething tablets that doesn't have any in it. We have used them once or twice and they really helped out DD. I try not to make a habit of using them often. Her first tooth finally broke through her gums this weekend!

Ruby412 · September 2012

Not that this is brand new info, but we were told to wet and freeze a burp cloth and let her chew on it. Med free relief!

We also give her tylenol when necessary.

lindy27 · September 2012

erniebufflo:

Here's an article from the national org of Family Physicians on teething treatments. They recommend against using both tablets and topical creams/oils/gels. The rare blood disorder they mention is why my hubby won't let us use Orajel or anything else that contains benzocaine. I did get some natural teething oil that is basically clove oil diluted in almond oil, but even that isn't necessarily recommended because the numbing in their throats can cause breathing and swallowing issues and lead to choking. Basically, I trust Tylenol when dosed correctly because it's got a long history and is well-studied. Other than that, since we can't give them Tylenol all the time: things to chew on.

ETA: also, as homeopathic treatments, teething tablets are not monitored by the FDA.

So how long, as in how many days, can you use Tylenol in a row? My LO is teething, getting some molars first, and has been screaming for multiple hours a day for about 3 days straight and going up to 10 hours between daytime feedings due to the pain. The only way I can get her to eat is Tylenol or Baby Orajel, but I don't want to give her Tylenol multiple days in a row unless it is okay, and I really hate using Baby Orajel. I am just really worried she's not eating very much and that might lead to dehydration.

IttyBittyBee · September 2012

So how long, as in how many days, can you use Tylenol in a row? My LO is teething, getting some molars first, and has been screaming for multiple hours a day for about 3 days straight and going up to 10 hours between daytime feedings due to the pain. The only way I can get her to eat is Tylenol or Baby Orajel, but I don't want to give her Tylenol multiple days in a row unless it is okay, and I really hate using Baby Orajel. I am just really worried she's not eating very much and that might lead to dehydration.

OH NO!!! MOLARS FIRST!?! your poor sweet baby girl!

I hope she (and you) get some relief soon!

Browneyedhunni85 · September 2012

erniebufflo:

Here's an article from the national org of Family Physicians on teething treatments. They recommend against using both tablets and topical creams/oils/gels. The rare blood disorder they mention is why my hubby won't let us use Orajel or anything else that contains benzocaine. I did get some natural teething oil that is basically clove oil diluted in almond oil, but even that isn't necessarily recommended because the numbing in their throats can cause breathing and swallowing issues and lead to choking. Basically, I trust Tylenol when dosed correctly because it's got a long history and is well-studied. Other than that, since we can't give them Tylenol all the time: things to chew on.

ETA: also, as homeopathic treatments, teething tablets are not monitored by the FDA.

I work for a dentist and asked what he used when his daughter (almost 3) was teething. He said it's not recommended to use gels because of the benzocaine and that babies can even overdose on it. He said it's just one of those things they have to tough it out. Teething rings and tylenol only when needed is what he suggested. He said he thinks they only gave her tylenol once. Everyone keeps telling me I should get the gel but I refuse. My Nana suggested taking some of his baby wash cloths, wetting them, put in a sandwich sized zip lock and refrigerate. C seems like like this. I often catch him trying to suck on his wash cloth while taking a bath. I figure there is no harm as long as the baby is being watched and the cloths are washed after use.

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