2006-07-02 04:05:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I have never read this anywhere, but it seems to be the case with my son. I'm not saying he sleeps well when he's teething - he doesn't. That is, unless we give him Infant Motrin and that doesn't always help. I'm just saying he gets excessively tired. I don't know if the pain wears him out. It's weird.
2006-07-02 04:14:26 · update #1
Yes, many infants do get excessively tired during teething. I have an 8 month old who is still teething, and gets that way form time to time. The reason for this, is during teething, they wake up easily and have a hard time falling back to sleep. All the nap and sleep interuptions make them more tired, and irritable. It may seem lilke they are more tired, but they are really just trying to catch up for the sleep that they miss.
For our son, we put some baby oral gel on his gums right before he goes to sleep. If he wakes up, then we give him some Baby tylenol or motrin. A wash clothe or teething toy may help too.
2006-07-02 04:44:20 · answer #1 · answered by cute_blondie_angel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think if he's not sleeping 'well' then yes, he would continue to be tired. One thing about those 'teething tablets' is that they contain a sedative (belladonna)- it tells you on the label. so if you are already using those, lay off them a little and switch to orajel. Some kids (like my son) just have a lot of problems teething. they're really not that predictable. Good luck!!!
2006-07-02 18:13:17 · answer #2 · answered by sherdencutiepie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess I never thought about it, but when my kids were teething, it seemed like they took longer naps, but didn't sleep so well at night.
I think this is normal, but teething is hard to go through. If it really concerns you, call your doctor.
2006-07-02 11:32:33 · answer #3 · answered by chili_eaters 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son gets cranky and tired so we gave him baby Tylenol and baby oral gel. took it like a champ. he now has 7 teeth and he is 11 months
2006-07-02 21:44:56 · answer #4 · answered by Alicia M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My child was the same way. It's normal. To settle your nerves, just ask the dr. during your child's next well baby checkup.
2006-07-03 05:29:10 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've got a cousin who caught fever when she teethed. she's now turning 2 this july8!
2006-07-03 06:39:49 · answer #6 · answered by DruNkStripPeR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try using teething tablets they worked well for my daughter
2006-07-02 13:47:55 · answer #7 · answered by sjeboyce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go here they can tell you something about it
I never had much out of my boy when he did
2006-07-02 11:07:58 · answer #8 · answered by nightsky1331 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋