My son has been so fussy, my mom said none of her kids were as fussy as my son. Is there anything else I can do besides Motrin?
2006-08-08 11:55:02 · 27 answers · asked by Susa 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
when my son was teething he wouldn't take a teething ring or even a popsicle. he wouldn't even take his bottle so i had to give him baby vitamins and watch to make sure he didn't get dehydrated. to help with the pain of teething all i did was bought a brand new sock, drop ice cubes in the bottom and tied the end. u don't have to worry about the ice falling out of a washcloth plus as the ice melts he gets water so he doesn't get dehydrated. worked really well. good luck. also don't forget to pamper yourself and relax after he goes to sleep cuz teething is one of the worse things to go through with the baby.
2006-08-08 12:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by a very happily married woman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can get Gel filled teething rings just about anywhere they sell infant goods. Some you can freeze some you just keep cold. I never gave my son anything for pain, though, Maybe, too, you might try Anbesol or Oragel. (I think that's the name) You just rub it on their gums and it numbs it... They make it just for teethers.
If he seems unusually fussy anytime there's something in his mouth.... make sure he's not running a temperature, he might have thrush. ( an infection in the mouth)
Ignore the Jerks that resort to calling you a moron simply because you may have never dealt with this issue before and have an honest question.
Good luck. And congratulations.
2006-08-08 19:08:27 · answer #2 · answered by theenormusnorm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some over the counter topical numbing agents like Orajel, but I hear it is best to stay away from them if you can.
How about clean cloths, wetted and then partially frozen to chew on and "ice" the gums? Or other freezable chew items. (I had a liquid filled teething ring for my kids that could be frozen or cooled).
Cold treats like freezer pops made from sugar free juice?
Sometimes just helping teeth cut through by chewing on tough foods like carrots or celery might help too.
Good luck! Its tough, I know...
2006-08-08 19:00:50 · answer #3 · answered by teachinmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Celery really helped my kids. I keep it really cold. The washcloth in the freezer is good. Just make sure you keep a good stock because they don't last long.
Kids hate when you do this... but love you after... Ambesol (sp?) it stinks but it really is the BEST for teething pain. I use that and also a nighttime med for sleeping.
Make sure they stay really well hydrated. One of my kids would have really bad diarhea.
OHH and my little one just reminded me. Freeze Go-gurts and let them bite on it. Now some kids have a problem with it and can choke so be careful. Mine don't but you never know.. Anyways.. if nothing else don't open it and just let your baby chew on it.
best wishes and good luck. mine is doing it too!!! :(
2006-08-08 19:03:15 · answer #4 · answered by lovenvybrt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teething rings, waffles (great for when he drools cause it has pockets :D) frozen things, ice cream, anything that can be cold or soothing. A little rum or gin on the gums can also numb the pain.
2006-08-08 19:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by tolwc123ag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teething Tablets. Get them at the health food store. They just aren't the same at the drug store.
I have 3 kids. I didn't learn about these until my 3rd. I truly wish someone would have told me about them with my 1st. They are totally homeopathic, dissolve on the tongue, and work miracles.
2006-08-08 19:06:00 · answer #6 · answered by jmiller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is this brand called Hylands! They make homeopathic stuff, they have a bottle called teething tablets. I was skeptical but they worked wonders on my daughter. They also have like colic tablets (for gassy babies) earache drops, etc. You can find them at walmart, and local drug store. It's cheap and it's always good to find something that doesn't have medication and crap in it.
2006-08-08 19:03:07 · answer #7 · answered by _mommyof2_ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try freezing a wet (clean) rag and letting him knaw on that because of the cold not only will it help numb the pain but he'll like the cold sensation in his mouth.
frozen waffles work as well but they get soggy much more quickly than a rag.
2006-08-08 18:58:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Popsicles, homemade slushies....anything cold and able to go in his mouth. Even a wet washcloth that has been chilled for a few minutes.
2006-08-08 18:59:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him suck on one of those frozen all-fruit pops (under close supervison, of course). However, make sure it doesn't contain artificial sweeteners (or probably even Splenda) - we gave our daughter the one that only has regular old sugar in it. Good luck!
2006-08-08 18:59:35 · answer #10 · answered by Andrea F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋