My 6 month old boy is teething...any suggestions to relieve his pain? We have tried orajel and tylenol already

Answer 1

Teething
What is teething?

Teething is the normal process of new teeth working their way through the gums. Your baby's first tooth may appear any time between the time he is 3 months to 1 year old. Most children have completely painless teething. The only symptoms are increased saliva, drooling, and a desire to chew on things. Teething occasionally causes some mild gum pain, but it doesn't interfere with sleep. The degree of discomfort varies from child to child. Your child won't be miserable. When the back teeth (molars) come through (age 6 to 12 years), the overlying gum may become bruised and swollen. This is harmless and temporary.

Because teeth erupt almost continuously from 6 months to 2 years of age, many unrelated illnesses are blamed on teething. Fevers are also common during this time because after the age of 6 months, infants lose the natural protection provided by their mothers' antibodies.
Which baby teeth come in first?

Your baby's teeth will usually erupt in the following order:

1. 2 lower incisors
2. 4 upper incisors
3. 2 lower incisors and all 4 first molars
4. 4 canines
5. 4 second molars.

How can I take care of my child?

* Gum massage

Find the irritated or swollen gum. Massage it with your finger for 2 minutes. Do this as often as necessary. You may also massage the gum with a piece of ice.
* Teething rings

Your baby's way of massaging his gums is to chew on a smooth, hard object. Teethers or teething rings are helpful. Most children like them cold. Offer a teething ring that has been chilled in the refrigerator, but not frozen in the freezer. A piece of chilled banana may help. Avoid ice or Popsicles that could cause frostbite of the gums. Also avoid hard foods that he might choke on (like raw carrots). Teething biscuits are fine.
* Diet

Avoid salty or acid foods. Your baby probably will enjoy sucking on a nipple, but if he complains, use a cup for fluids temporarily.
* Pain medicine

If the pain increases, give acetaminophen (Tylenol) for 1 day. Special teething gels are unnecessary and probably not beneficial. Many teething gels contain benzocaine, which can cause an allergic reaction. In addition it's unlikely they can numb the gums because they are washed out of the mouth and swallowed within a few minutes. If you still want to use a gel, do not apply it more than 4 times a day.
* Common myths about teething
o Teething does not cause fever, sleep problems, diarrhea, diaper rash, or lowered resistance to any infection. It probably doesn't cause crying. If your baby develops fever while teething, the fever is caused by something else.
o Don't tie a teething ring around your baby's neck. It could catch on something and strangle your child. Attach it to your baby's clothing with a "catch-it-clip."

When should I call my child's health care provider?

Call during office hours if:

* Your child develops a fever over 101°F, or 38.3°C.
* Your child develops crying that doesn't have a cause.
* You have other questions or concerns.

Answer 2

I hope you've taken her to the dr about that fever and UTI... Give her a wet washcloth to chew on, and rinse it frequently . My son hated cold things too, so any teething ring is fine at room temperature. Be sure to take away the fluid-filled ones once the tooth has come all the way thru. She could puncture it, and the water in those things is questionable at best...

Answer 3

1. Homeopathic teething tablets
2. Teethers, cooled in the fridge
3. Cool a Bottle of Witch Hazel in the Fridge, then just put some in your hand and rub it on his head. Their little heads get very warm when teething. This cools and soothes a bit.

Hope this helps, Good Luck!

Answer 4

Anything cold – here are a variety of cool favorites:
Frozen teething rings
Ice – rub an ice cube along baby's gums.
Frozen juice slushy or popsicle
Cold spoons
Frozen bagel or banana
Frozen washcloth
Medications
Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen– these are both safe and effective pain relievers to help your baby, and you, get some sleep.

Teething gels– there are various over-the-counter gels, pastes, or liquids that numb the gums. Pat the gums dry with a washcloth, then apply a small amount only on the area of the gums that is bulging. There are several drawbacks to these, so we suggest you only use them as a last resort:
They taste terrible
They travel throughout the mouth in the saliva and can numb the tongue and lips
It is easy to use too much
Baby may swallow too much

Maybe these will help

Answer 5

Hyland's Teething Tablets work far better than orajel.

Cold, hard stalks of celery to chew on.
Ice cube or breastmilk cube in a baby safe feeder to chew on.
Wet and freeze a washcloth to chew on.
ice cube tied up in a baby sock
put a small metal spoon in the freezer and give it to him to chew on

Answer 6

Try a washcloth that you've had in the freezer for a few minutes to see if he'll chew that. I've also heard of things called "Teething Tablets" (I could never find them at Wal-Mart). A friend on mine swears by them. You put it in the baby's mouth and as it dissolves, they are relieved for awhile. Also if you've started him on any fruit juices yet, you could water that down a little and freeze it so it would be like a popsicle. Popsicles were our favorite trick.

Answer 7

We've had pretty good luck with a cold wet washcloth. Just roll up a clean washcloth and dip one end in ice water. My little girl was so preoccupied with chewing and sucking the water out that she wasn't bothered about her teeth.

Answer 8

Sometimes a frozen washcloth will help numb the gums from pain... or a frozen teether... I gave my daughter some homeopathic teething drops when she was a baby because her pain was so bad and she busted ehr first tooth at 3 months.... maybe try your nearest health herbal store ?

Answer 9

Wet a washcloth and put it in the freezer. Then take it out and let him chew on it. The cold will help to numb his gums and the chewing will help push those little teeth through. Works like a charm.

Answer 10

Okay, here goes....this is going to sound totally rediculous, but Jerky....a good thick cut of NON GROUND jerky. They use meat tenderizers in it, and it helps in teething, not to mention that both of my kids loved it. Make sure you get a mild flavor and watch them closely.
Another tip, I found that Motrin worked better for my kids than Tylenol (which makes sense) and I'd check with your pediatrician first, but the hospital told me 5ML every 8 hours was safe.

Good luck! Nothing worse than a child in pain when you can't do a lot for them! :) And it's okay to place the child in a crib, or safe place while you take a 10 minute break if you get to the point you'v had enough! If the child is going to cry anyway, it's better that you take a break and stay sane so you can continue to give the child proper care.

Answer 11

I have always used Hylands teething tablets. They are a naturapathic remedy for teething. They seemed to work well for all three of my boys. You should be able to find them at a health food store if they aren't at your local market.