Ok, so LO has cut his two bottom teeth. They are visible but not up yet. He is Miserable. Crying non stop and refusing to eat : I know the runny nose is a symptom but is coughing? He seems like he has a cold but I feel like its the teeth. No fever or anything else. Just coughs and gags and has a snotty nose all of the time. Any teething suggestions? Nighttime is the absolute worst. Doesn't want me to put him down and he is not a hold me baby.
Re: Teething and cold symptoms???
This sounds like my little man. He is cutting all 4 top teeth and has a cold. Here is what we are doing for each.
Teething:
1. Ibuprofen (or tylenol if you prefer) in the morning at at bedtime when it is at its worst.
2. cool teething rings and anything that he wants to chew on.
3. Baby Orajel at night on his top teeth (this may also help him take a bottle), but just use a very little.
Cold:
1. Bath time--really helps break up the snot. (or you could do a steam shower--just turn the shower on and let it steam up the bathroom while you sit in there with LO).
2. Little noses drops and the bulb syringe (he hates this, but it does help).
3. Putting a pillow under his mattress so he is upright at night to sleep.
4. Vicks on his feet.
5. Getting him to drink as much as possible and keeping him upright as much as possible.
GL!