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Orajel

Linzr0723Linzr0723 member
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what are the thoughts on this for under 2 year olds? In particular a 6 month old?
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Re: Orajel

  • MaladroitMaladroit member
    I use it on my 8 month old.  I have only used it twice, but I admit I've used it.  He slept through the night, so I think it helped him.
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  • jroll2lojroll2lo member

    We were about to buy some until we spoke with our pediatrician. He advises against using numbing medicines like orajel because when swallowed it numbs the throat and can be a choking hazard.  Not something I would have thought of (especially because it's never numbed me that badly- but I guess babies are different).  Even though my MIL (practicing registered nurse) says her office recommends it, we're sticking with the pediatrician's advice.


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  • Stefaney1Stefaney1 member
    It is not recommended for children under 2, so I wouldn't risk it.
    I use white fir essential oil, just touch the tip of the bottle (so it's less than 1 drop of the oil) and rub it on gums. I also use about a half dose of infant tylenol (or a full dose if it is really bothering him). The oil provides immediate relief while the Tylenol provides lasting relief.
    DS got his first 2 teeth at 11 weeks and at 6 months has 6 teeth, so I've come to swear by this combo.
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