I think my son is teething he is real restless he is keeping me up all night?

Question

he is been like this for 2 days now he seeps 2 hrs then wakes up again he is 7 1/2 months ! can see the outline of his buttom teeth
he never acts like this help?

Answer 1

Yeah, it does sound like teething. If you gently rub against the gum with your finger, you can feel that it's harder than the rest of the gum, instead of kind of squishy like the rest. Wet rags placed in the freezer, and regular store-bought teething rings will help. Also, buy some Baby Orajel to alleviate any pain he might have (it works wonders).

Answer 2

It certainly sounds like the first teeth, and they are usually the hardest on everyone. Infant Tylenol- check with pediatrician to get the right dosage, ditto for Infant Motrin. Frozen wet washrags, baby Ora-gel, and finger massages work best. If you can find cherry liqorice strips- the ones with the ridges- buy a pack and open them. Dry them out good in the air for a day, and then put in the freezer for a bit. They can chomp and gnaw on them all day, and get the teeth in easier. It actually feels good for them to chomp down hard. Our dentist said it cuts off the blood to the nerves of the gums and helps dull the pain- plus it encourages the tooth through the gum. The liqorice won't make as big a mess as the teething cookies, and they can't get a big enough bit to choke on either. We have six kids, and it's worked like a charm for them. The other thing that they like is to chew on a toothbrush handle, especially if you can find one with a textured handle. The top front teeth are usually next, and they will be pretty much the same misery. After that, it usually isn't as bad or as hard on them- or you. You and he have my sympathies, but it should all pass in a week or so at the most, if you can see the outlines of teeth.

Answer 3

You may use the teething gel but its not healthy long term. I normally use teething powder it works for the gums and prevents the tummy cramps that come along with teething. In between the teething powder doses I give the baby cold fruit slices, mainly apples to chew on. When you give the baby something cold to chew on it relieves the pain and also helps the teeth to come out faster. It is more painful when the teeth has not yet come out but if you can help the teeth to come out faster the pain will be only for a few days then you can let them grow at own pace and at this stage pain is very minimal or gone. I have done this with my two kids, even when you use the powder rub it genouraously on the gums, the rubbing also helps break the gums faster. Good luck, hope you will both be getting back your normal sleep.

Answer 4

it sounds like it is teeth....mum always nows best......i found with my kids they were very restless on the nights that the teeth actually cut....you can try using teething rings through the day and at night you can use bonjela which is a cream that you rub onto the gums and it helps to numb the area.....it needs to be reapplied every 3-4 hours.....if they are really bad you can use paracetomal (panadol).....it will only be a couple of nights and im sure you will be sleeping well again....until the next lot are ready to come through.....good luck....

Answer 5

Sounds like it. He might run a fever or get a bad diaper rash too. Mine would pull their ears like they had an earache too. I agree with the cold rags, orajel, etc. We did something that sounds barbaric, but it works. I took a Popsicle stick and (very gently!) rubbed the gum line. It breaks the skin and then you can follow up with orajel (just use a little because it numbs their throat too). All symptoms would stop almost right away. They cry for a couple minutes but then all is good. Good luck.

Answer 6

Give your child something to chew on, such as a firm rubber teething ring or a cold washcloth. If your baby is old enough to eat solids, he may also get some relief from cold foods such as applesauce or yogurt. Giving him a hard, unsweetened teething cracker such as zwieback to gnaw on is another time-honored trick. (Avoid carrots, as they can be a choking hazard.) Simply rubbing a clean finger gently but firmly over your baby's sore gums can ease the pain temporarily, too.

If these methods aren't working, some doctors recommend giving a teething baby a small dose of children's pain reliever such as infants' acetaminophen — but check with your doctor before giving your baby any medication. (Never give your baby aspirin or even rub it on his gums to ease the pain. The use of aspirin in children is associated with Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition.)

You can also rub your baby's gums with a topical pain relief gel such as Orajel or Zilactin, but most pediatricians advise against it: If too much gel is used, it can numb the back of your baby's throat and weaken his gag reflex (which helps prevent him from choking on his own saliva). The gels are generally safe to use, but in rare cases can cause an allergic reaction.

If drool causes a rash on your baby's face, wipe, but don't rub, the drool away with a soft cotton cloth. You can also smooth petroleum jelly on his chin before a nap or bedtime to protect the skin from further irritation.

If your child has all the signs of teething — heavy drooling, swollen gums — but also seems to be having unusual pain (crying inconsolably is a big clue), call his doctor. Teething shouldn't be an excruciating ordeal for a baby.

Answer 7

I found that my son loves to chew on his pacifier more then anything. I just bought my son some of those Playtex teething pacifiers. I had gone so long without sleep that I was going to try just about anything. Ask your doctor about giving your baby Motrin before bed. Its suppost to last longer then Tylonel. I did have good luck with the Hyland's Teething Tablets, but they don't last overnight.

Answer 8

The doc told my daughter to get these pills at the drug store that you place under their tongue, tylenol and oragel and it is working for her 4mth old son.

Answer 9

We gave our son baby ibuprofen, it helps quite a bit.

Answer 10

he probably is, from from what you have described.i am online if you woulld like to chat. i raised 3 kids myself