Tips for Teething

fi1979

Hi all, think we've just entered teething territory with Clara, who is 4 months on Sunday.
Just wondered what tips people who've been through it could provide. What relieves the pain best for the little mite etc?? All help would be greatly appreciated!:o

Das Kitty

We have a Sophie Giraffe that he loves biting the ears off. It's expensive enough but all the other teethers are left unchewed!

If it's particularly bad we give him paracetemol (bum bullets as he hates calpol).

January

Paralink suppositories are a god send, especially if they have a teething related temperature.

On my two girls the Nelsons Homeopathic Teetha Granules work wonders... a load of people don't believe in it though but it does give them relief.

If you breast feed, freeze a little of your milk into ice lollies (when she's a bit older!!) and let her suck and chew on that, it will relieve her gums.

A teething ring is a god send for some although my two never took to them.

crazy cat lady

We've been using GumEze the past few days which does seem to give a bit of relief.

She was really bad the other night so I invested in some infant Nurofen which seems to be helping a treat. She is fine during the day when she can chew on things (mostly mine and daddys fingers!) but its night time when she needs the drugs and Nurofen should last 8 hours so at least she can sleep and not be in pain. Hate to think of the little mite suffering!

Chuchoter

The baby I mind has one of those giraffes too and that bonjella stuff. She's a big fan of the giraffe too.

lynski

didn't really think about it at the time, but i think looking back that i had an easy enough time with teething and it may be down to the amber necklace she wore - a traditional European remedy

Tabnabs

lynski wrote: »

didn't really think about it at the time, but i think looking back that i had an easy enough time with teething and it may be down to the amber necklace she wore - a traditional European remedy

Ok, I'll bite - how does an amber necklace ease teething pains?

Das Kitty

Dyflin wrote: »

Ok, I'll bite - how does an amber necklace ease teething pains?

http://searchwarp.com/swa84799.htm

I'm not sold personally but I know some people swear by them.

Ayla

Interesting about the amber necklace...never heard of it but if it works then good enough

My first daughter didn't really seem to have any big probs with teething but we're thinking that's bc she was on 5ml/day of keflex for kidney reflux.

Daughter #2 is currently going through the terrors of teething. She has 3 through & is now cutting 3 simultaneously...poor thing! We've tried everything to soothe her (and give us some peace!) but she's never been one for dummies or teething rings (cooled or otherwise). We've given calpol at times if it's really bad, and also tried the nelson's teething granules & cream, as well as bonjela. Honestly, none of it really seemed to make a huge difference, although the nelson's did seem to calm her a bit.

So - and not everyone will like this - but we've taken to giving her a *tiny* amount of whiskey in her milk for her bedtime feed...it's the only way we can actually get the soothing agent onto her gums, and it's made a big difference. And considering she gets 230 ml (8 oz) of milk and only 0.5ml of whiskey, it's not doing her any harm. It's helped for all of us

gogo

I swear by the nelsons teething granuals, he has his tongue out before i even open them up now.:p

He's never too pushed with teething rings, but i have put a flannel in the freezer, and he loves to chew on it.
Also I have no qualms about giving calpol or nurofen when needed, Its terrible when he's tired and he's falling asleep with a bottle and next thing you know, my thumb is in his mouth and he's biting down like anything, wide awake and desperate to get anything into his mouth so he can continue with his bottle. So now i give him 3/4 of teetha granuals and pour the rest on his doodie, give him his bottle and then the dodie after and sends him right to sleep.
I often stick my thumb in his mouth and push down on his gums as well for a few minutes before bed, and he's often fallen asleep like that.

He's nine months now, and no sign of anything yet, funny feeling its going to get worse before it gets better:(

cbyrd

Ben is 7 months today and has one tooth that we didn't even realise was up til he bit me !! i use bonjella and nurofen when it's needed and lots of distraction. Thank god it doesn't seem to have affected his sleep.. yet.

lynski

Dyflin wrote: »

Ok, I'll bite - how does an amber necklace ease teething pains?

No idea. theories seem to be to do with the fact it is a resin so might release something or the beads on the neck help. not even all that sure it does work, only that we had a relatively easy time of teething and she cut 8 in 3 months and it cant do any harm. oh and looks adorable

simu

Ayla wrote: »

So - and not everyone will like this - but we've taken to giving her a *tiny* amount of whiskey in her milk for her bedtime feed...it's the only way we can actually get the soothing agent onto her gums, and it's made a big difference. And considering she gets 230 ml (8 oz) of milk and only 0.5ml of whiskey, it's not doing her any harm. It's helped for all of us

Are you for real? You admit that you gave your child alcohol AND you're suggesting it as a tip for other parents? Unbelievable!

gogo

The debate has been raging for years about whickey for teething, but Ayla, the debate is centered on weather you should rub whickey on the baby gums using your finger or cotton bud, its an absolut no no to give babies whiskey to drink(no matter how small an amount), and this is agreed by all health professionals, no debate at all. Alcohol is not good for you, esp spirits, so why would you give it to your baby.

Also, amber necklaces are considered very dangerous too, in what other circumstances would you tie a peice a string with stones on it around your baby neck? No peice of jewellery no matter how strong is unbreakable, and no baby has the wares not to get it caught, stuck on something or be able to stop it twisting and thus induce choking, never put any type of necklace on a baby.
Some people swear by amber, and if this is the route you want to go down, it is suggested that you buy a teether with an amber rock in it, which seeminly are readily available, but a little more expensive.

Sorry to refute people and all the underlines but these 'tips' are kinda scary tbh, and the tought that someone might take them on board is worse - its all about keeping our babies safe at the end of the day.:)

January

I could never put a necklace on my daughters... i look at the way my daughters pull at my necklace and realise how easily it can be broken and learn from that... as for the whiskey in the bottle.... doesn't everyone, even adults... just rub it on the affected area??? not give it in a bottle...

crazy cat lady

The Amber necklace thing kinda scared me a bit too! Why not just give your baby a noose! See how 'cute' that looks!

It would never even occur to me to be goving whiskey, although I'm sure I've heard old wives tales of it being given to children to help them sleep. At a stage in your babies lives when they are developing tastes for life, do you really want them having alcohol?

Has anyone used clove oil for teething? I know its used for toothache but I'm just wondering would it help with teething pain too?

lynski

a noose? FFS! get real.
the necklaces are designed to break under pressure and only 1 stone would be lost as they are individually knotted. the advice is to not leave it on at sleep time, but both mine wore them 24/7
they are too short for babies to pull on them - do some research before you accuse people of endangering their babies

gogo

Sorry Lynski, each to their own, but there not for me, a baby can choke on one stone as easily as three, and to ignore advice about not leaving them on during sleeping is crazy. Also you say that they are designed to break under pressure, great, baby wakes at night and put whole chain in its mouth.

I dont understand your statement that they are too short for babies to pull on them? Can a baby not touch its own neck now?
Even sites pro the necklaces say never to leave a baby unattended with one.
And i have done the research, thats why I know they can be a danger to babies!
Personally think you are playing with fire, but again they are your kids not mine.

fi1979

crazy cat lady wrote: »

Has anyone used clove oil for teething? I know its used for toothache but I'm just wondering would it help with teething pain too?

I asked about the clove oil when I was in the chemist, they said it would not be suitable for children. I bought the granules.
Funnily enough the symptoms eased and she hasn't shown any signs of discomfort since. However I have a teether in the fridge, some water in a bottle in the fridge, the calpol is at the ready, and as I mentioned I bought the granules. So we're ready if and when it happens!

fi1979

Just on the topic of painkillers, what is the difference between calpol and the neurofen? What is the preference for people?

January

fi1979 wrote: »

Just on the topic of painkillers, what is the difference between calpol and the neurofen? What is the preference for people?

Calpol is paracetamol, this will provide pain relief and reduce a fever.
nurofen is ibuprofen. more suitable for reducing inflammation, it will also reduce a fever.

January

lynski wrote: »

a noose? FFS! get real.
the necklaces are designed to break under pressure and only 1 stone would be lost as they are individually knotted. the advice is to not leave it on at sleep time, but both mine wore them 24/7
they are too short for babies to pull on them - do some research before you accuse people of endangering their babies

Not accusing you of endangering your babies just said they weren't for me as I can see how easily my daughters can pull at my necklace. Doesn't matter how short it is they can hang on to it pretty tightly.

crazy cat lady

lynski wrote: »

a noose? FFS! get real.
the necklaces are designed to break under pressure and only 1 stone would be lost as they are individually knotted. the advice is to not leave it on at sleep time, but both mine wore them 24/7
they are too short for babies to pull on them - do some research before you accuse people of endangering their babies

I'm sorry if that offends you but to be honest, putting a necklace around a baby's neck, especially at an age when they are teething and are probably quite strong, for me conjurs up images of strangulation and choking!

There are highly effective pharmocological and non pharmocological methods of easing teething pain on the market, so why opt for something that could pose a potentially very dangerous hazard?

I've read about the necklaces, and sure they seem to be a very old and effective way of easing teething pain, but in today's society you'll see very few people recommending it. I've worked with many health care professionals from all different parts of the world and I've yet to meet one who has recommended a beaded necklace for teething pain.

I'm glad its worked for you, I just don't think it's socially acceptable here in Ireland

Ayla

simu wrote: »

Are you for real? You admit that you gave your child alcohol AND you're suggesting it as a tip for other parents? Unbelievable!

Yes, I do "admit" that I use some whiskey in my daughter's nighttime milk, and I do not apologize for that. It's been used for generations and I honestly think no long term ill will come from it. I tried rubbing it on the gums, but by the time it goes from my finger & I force her mouth open, it's all dripped away. Check with how much 0.5ml is...it equates to a few drops, which is all you'd be doing by rubbing it on the gums anyway.

And, hey, btw, check my post. I never suggested it as a tip to anyone...I was only saying what we've done which has helped for my baby.

MaxCharlie

Nelsons Homeopathic Teetha Granules - and i use them myself for when my wisdom teeth were coming up - when my baby was 9months or more i cut a banana into strips, put into the freezer and gave to cool cheeks

Elle13

crazy cat lady wrote: »

I'm glad its worked for you, I just don't think it's socially acceptable here in Ireland

crazy cat lady wrote: »

I'm glad its worked for you, I just don't think it's socially acceptable here in Ireland

Hiya CCL,

dont really want to be rude but I have sister in law and she is Irish..It was her who I heard of amber necklaces first in my life from...she has two kids and both wore the amber necklaces 24/7 and she swore by them.
I am originaly from central Europe and I would not dream of putting one of those on the neck of my little Tobiash. He is 4 months old now and we are getting the first tastes of teething for past 3 days or so... teethers from the fridge are working the treat during the day and 0,3 ml of calpol is helpingin the night time so far...

lynski

crazy cat lady wrote: »

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I'm glad its worked for you, I just don't think it's socially acceptable here in Ireland

I am irish, all my family is and i was happy with what i ahev read and experienced with these necklaces

crazy cat lady

Sorry Lynski, when you said it was a traditional European recipe I figured you were probably from elsewhere in Europe. I seem to be doing a great job of offending you and its really not my intention. I apologise

Like I said, I'm glad this remedy worked for you, but its not something that I would ever consider for reasons expressed. The great thing about parenting and bringing up YOUR child is that its up to you how you do it, and what everyone else thinks doesn't really matter! If the necklaces weren't safe, I'm sure they wouldn't be on the market, I can only assume that they are not a more popular remedy as many mothers would have the same doubts about them that myself and others have expressed in this thread.

cbyrd

fi1979 wrote: »

Just on the topic of painkillers, what is the difference between calpol and the neurofen? What is the preference for people?

calpol is paracetamol based painkiller, gentle on little tummy's and is usually the prefered painkiller for babies,

Nurofen is ibuprofen based and it takes a little longer to work (about and hour to an hour and a half to kick in) but it lasts for 8 hours,

when a baby or small child has a bad temperature the two can be used together, ibuprofen (nurofen) every 8 hours and paracetamol (calpol) every 4 hours.

My 2 girls have inheirited my allergy to paracetamol so i've only ever really used the nurofen with them and i have to presume that Benjamin has it too..

it's a pain in the rear to be allergic to paracetamol cos there's so many remidies laced with it, and of course paracetamol is the only painkiller recommended during pregnancy..

CathyMoran

In the past two days our son has been teething really badly - both my husband and I are in bits as seeing our son in pain is hurting us too - we are using the teetha gel and have a teething ring. We just want to help our son. Nothing is really working at the moment for him.

January

CathyMoran wrote: »

In the past two days our son has been teething really badly - both my husband and I are in bits as seeing our son in pain is hurting us too - we are using the teetha gel and have a teething ring. We just want to help our son. Nothing is really working at the moment for him.

Try some Calpol, honestly, it will help him

CathyMoran

adrieanne__x wrote: »

Try some Calpol, honestly, it will help him

I think that we will get some in the morning - it is just not like him to be upset like this and we ended up crying too, we hate seeing him so upset. Thanks!

January

CathyMoran wrote: »

I think that we will get some in the morning - it is just not like him to be upset like this and we ended up crying too, we hate seeing him so upset. Thanks!

Understandable! I hate seeing my babies in pain too and I know how you feel. Have you tried the teetha granules? I think they work on my two...

CathyMoran

We have just used the gel so far, he was in good form last night after his huge cry and is happily trying to eat his clothes now! He loves his teething ring.

caprilicious

Cathy your poor little boy, it is so hard seeing them in pain, you'd love to take the pain away for them


I absolutely SWEAR by calgel for my little mouse. She hates bonjela, but a teeny bit of calgel & it gives her instant relief.
I was cutting a wisdom tooth recently & rubbed some on my gums & it was very good, numbed the throbbing gum.
Unfortunately its only available in UK/up North

I seen an interesting alternative to the amber necklace, an amber bangle for the mum to wear & baby to chew on (a one piece/no individual beads)
I like the thoughts of a natural remedy though wouldn't put a necklace on my little girl, shes well able to swing out of my hair with an iron grip so a necklace wouldn't stand a chance!

I found the nurofen better than the calpol for my baba, she doesn't get a temperature mainly swollen red gums so the ibuprofen was brill for reducing the inflammation

Nevyn

Teegel and Gumeze are other gel options and both work quiet well.

Love2love

Does anyone know if I can use any of these methods on a child under 3 months? Mae cut her first 2 teeth at 6 weeks and she's been suffering for 2 weeks! I tried the gummy teething soothers but she gags on them.

Das Kitty

Love2love wrote: »

Does anyone know if I can use any of these methods on a child under 3 months? Mae cut her first 2 teeth at 6 weeks and she's been suffering for 2 weeks! I tried the gummy teething soothers but she gags on them.

I think the Teetha Gel is 2 months. You can give calpol from 2 months too. If you ask the pharmacist they'll be able to tell you all of the options.