Teething Meds

starsinger17 · March 2013

what are your recommended teething products? My mom suggested Baby Orajel but I'm wondering if that's best.

ChristyML · March 2013

I was told to definitely NOT use Orajel by my pediatrician, since it can numb baby's gag reflex and mess with their throats and breathing or something.

I always just use Children's Tylenol. It's the only thing that works for us. I know a lot of p

beckcour · March 2013

We use Tylenol too. Our pedi told us not to use the teething tablets because they have belladonna in them and it's a hallucinogen.

mamaHippo23 · March 2013

beckcour:
We use Tylenol too. Our pedi told us not to use the teething tablets because they have belladonna in them and it's a

christinasullie37 · March 2013

I was told not to use orajel or the teething tablets for the same reasons pp said. Also the MAM website posted something on FB about teething medications as well. They not only affect gag reflect and swallowing but they also can cause oxygen s

NBiancamano · March 2013

I have been using Natural Baby Oragel the past 2 days as per my pediatrician's recommendation. As long as you apply an extremely thin layer on just the front gums (bc the front teeth are the first ones to come out), the baby will be fine. it's

emolee84 · March 2013

baltic amber necklace, teething tablets, and frozen washcloths

starsinger17 · March 2013

Two months ago when I got the tylenol DS was a little less than 13lbs should I just give him a little more than what they said to give him before? I'm sure he's at least 15-16lbs but he won't get weighed til next week so I'm not sure.

ChristyML · March 2013

starsinger17:
Two months ago when I got the tylenol DS was a little less than 13lbs should I just give him a little more than

kateraid · March 2013

I have one of those mesh bags. Is it ok to give my 4 month old an ice cube in one? I've heard that having something frozen is bad for their gums and that's why the water tethers are all made for the fridge now?

kateraid · March 2013

So I'm gonna make breastmilk ice cubes for his mesh bag. Just thought of that. I feel better him chewing on that than water. Anyone done this?

lil_lady011 · March 2013

I've been told by numerous people, including the pediatrician, no Orajel. She said to use the Hylands Teething Tablets, their natural and homeopathic. And for pain/fever, Tylenol. and wet washcloths and teething rings!