MOTN teething relief recommendations?

Pitterpatter44 · December 2013

LO has some major teething going on right now (at least I think - do we ever really know for sure?!)

She is not a fan of sucking or chewing on something cold in the MOTN. I've tried Tylenol and sometimes works, but I feel like that's overkill, but I trust it (unlike some of the herbal stuff, which I don't, maybe I'm just uniformed). I've resorted to small bottles (2 oz) to calm her and get her back to sleep but I don't want MOTN eating to become a habit (she goes 12 hrs most nights)

So what medications, products, etc do you ladies use for teething relief at nighttime? TIA!

=Lee=B · December 2013

Wine, advil, a good book, chocolate, diet coke, chips, cookies, facebook. More chocolate. My husband now meets me at the bedside with adult Tylenol for my head as it brutally hurts after a night with no more than 40min stretch of sleep at a time.

If you meant ideas for the baby...I got's none other than baby Tylenol.

LisaLisa1980 · December 2013

Hylands teething gel hands down

Pitterpatter44 · December 2013

Is there any teething gel that is a) not an oragel type product and b) has been evaluated by the FDA (hylands is in that "herbal" category, and I'm scared to give LO anything that has that "... Has not been evaluated by the FDA..." statement on it.

LisaLisa1980 · December 2013

adl3399 said:
Is there any teething gel that is a) not an oragel type product and b) has been evaluated by the FDA (hylands is in that "herbal" category, and I'm scared to give LO anything that has that "... Has not been evaluated by the FDA..." statement on it.

Oh please... Hylands is fine. Not everything that is FDA approved is safe. Johnson & Johnson soap has given bad reactions, Huggies diapers have given bad rashes, your baby can even have adverse reactions to spinach or vaccines!!

Hylands is homeopathic which means it works with the body's natural pain defense. It still undergoes lots of testing and regulations just like other medications do. They have explained in detail on their website all about FDA approval & homeopathy.

Pitterpatter44 · December 2013

Thanks for the snarky comment. That was helpful and supportive of you.

ambercarlisle · December 2013

I am going to have to disagree about the Hyland's being safe. I am all about homeopathic things as I was once an RN at an integrative pediatricians office. However, the Hylands does have an ingredient in it called Belladonna which is a toxic plant that can cause hallucinations and it is also the active ingredient in the drug Atropine that can cause increased heart rate, dilated pupils, and decreased salivation. Granted I'm sure there isn't enough belladonna in the teething tablets to cause toxicity or bad effects, but I still don't trust them, especially for something as simple as teething. The office I work for now doesn't recommend anything other than frozen washcloths and occasionally Tylenol if absolutely needed.

I use frozen washcloths and my child copes just fine.

HML5382 · December 2013

I'm curious why you don't want to use orajel? I used the baby version with DD1 and had good luck with it, but she was older (we used it for molars) and I've yet to use it with #2. She just cut her first tooth this week and the second is on the way, so I'm lurking for some suggestions as well.

Pitterpatter44 · December 2013

Here's a link to info on why you're supposed to use oragel with caution on babies under 2

https://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm306062.htm

HML5382 · December 2013

Benzocaine is only in the regular Orajel though, not the "baby naturals" version. From what I've read it is FDA approved and does not contain Belladonna or Benzocaine, might be worth a try?

I'm kind reluctant to go for a chemical cure myself and am just sticking to the teethers and all at this point. So far my LO has been coping well but I know the uppers are going to be more difficult than the lower teeth so I might be calling in the big guns soon.

LisaLisa1980 · December 2013

ambercarlisle said:
I am going to have to disagree about the Hyland's being safe. I am all about homeopathic things as I was once an RN at an integrative pediatricians office. However, the Hylands does have an ingredient in it called Belladonna which is a toxic plant that can cause hallucinations and it is also the active ingredient in the drug Atropine that can cause increased heart rate, dilated pupils, and decreased salivation. Granted I'm sure there isn't enough belladonna in the teething tablets to cause toxicity or bad effects, but I still don't trust them, especially for something as simple as teething. The office I work for now doesn't recommend anything other than frozen washcloths and occasionally Tylenol if absolutely needed.

I use frozen washcloths and my child copes just fine.

You would have to give a huge amount to see any affects from the BD. the tablets were pulled from the shelves not the gel. Tylenol is also toxic in large amounts as well

LisaLisa1980 · December 2013

Tangerine01 said:
Sorry I don't have any helpful info except I find it interesting that people have such varying opinions on what to give their kids. I am the exact opposite of you and will give him teething tablets but avoid Tylenol completely.
Middle of the night is hard. I don't think there is anything medicine wise that is less strong than Tylenol unless you are willing to go homeopathic or natural. The only thing I can say is give them comfort because they are obviously hurting. Also, there is nothing wrong with eating in the middle of the night at this age.

Why the hate against Tylenol? If your child is sick, are you just going to let them ride it out unmedicated? Tylenol is safe to use!

taraleanne · December 2013

Was just going to say I have been using Camilia Teething - a homeopathic medicine that comes in drinkable unit does for children 1-30 months old. Then I read the above comments and note on this Belladonna ingredient. Lo and behold, it's in the Camilia med. Shoot.

However, upon my research I have discovered that Health Canada access the natural health products to ensure they are safe, effective and of high quality. If it was not, this product would not be on the market. Feel free to check this product out on the database here:

https://webprod5.hc-sc.gc.ca/lnhpd-bdpsnh/info.do?licence=80015539&lang=eng

I'm probably not going to stop using it. I don't think there's enough of this belladonna ingredient in there to have any ill effects so I'll still use it when all else fails. I'm not going to load him up on it every night, I'll do my best otherwise, but I was doing that any way. Tonight for example, my babe was very clearly having issues drifting off to sleep due to the pain in his mouth. I don't feel comfortable putting him to bed with a teether or a frozen washcloth so I gave him a dose and he settled. I dunno, everything in moderation I say...

Pearls+Oysters · December 2013

We use Camilia here too but she's not quite reliable... Works some nights, doesn't work other nights...

Our pharmacist and our pediatrician both recommended Advil (at 6months +) for teething at night. Now I'm not against Tylenol and the likes, but I'm not very fond of giving him that "strong" of a medicine on a daily basis. So when he has weeks when we think a tooth might peek through soon, we go "natural" most nights.

In the almost five months he's been suffering, we gave him Advil three or four times and he's been able to sleep better and longer than with Tylenol, or homeopathic drops like Camilia and Kidz.

Still not a single tooth BTW! His gums get so white/red and swollen I can't imagine what it'll be like when teeth actually cut through...

cbelle1231 · December 2013

I used both Tylenol and the Hylands teething tablets. Use Tylenol first thing in the morning after eating if DS was in a lot of pain. Teething tablets throughout the day. Tylenol again at bed time and tablets at night if necessary. I also use Hylands tiny cold tablets as well. If LO is 6 months or older you can use ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) which works just as well. Just make sure to check dosage amounts before giving.

opheliainwaders · December 2013

HML5382 said:

Benzocaine is only in the regular Orajel though, not the "baby naturals" version. From what I've read it is FDA approved and does not contain Belladonna or Benzocaine, might be worth a try?

I'm kind reluctant to go for a chemical cure myself and am just sticking to the teethers and all at this point. So far my LO has been coping well but I know the uppers are going to be more difficult than the lower teeth so I might be calling in the big guns soon.

FWIW, I've tried the "baby naturals" version and...nothing. Basically not worth it IMO. We give tylenol or motrin when necessary, though I've found that bedsharing/frequent nursing seems to help her sleep as well as the drugs most nights.

GRJC · January 2014

Ugh, I wish I remembered the name, but my cousin just told me about these little tablets you give them at night. 2-3, they dissolve right away and cease pain immediately. She said I could find them at any store, Meijer (midwest only, lol) or Walmart... It doesn't contain any medicine and it's all natural.
Maybe someone else can help me with the name?

Sounds like it really worked for her and her two kids. I'll be trying it when if I need it for sure.

childtocherish · January 2014

Use homeopathic medicine for your baby.You can also rub honey on the gum of the baby.Be very careful when giving any kind of medicines to your small one

DiFazette · January 2014

Alicia0817 said:

Use homeopathic medicine for your baby.You can also rub honey on the gum of the baby.Be very careful when giving any kind of medicines to your small one
I wouldn't do honey. It's the one thing the pediatrician said we should avoid until she's older.

I heard honey is the #1 thing to avoid, above nots, shellfish, etc...

smellychelly25 · January 2014

I would give Hylands teething tablets and if that wasn't cutting it, a little bit of Tylenol.

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