I wouldn't give him anything that I didn't research and asked his doctor first. He is teething and he hasn't been sleeping well for almost 2 weeks now.
2006-10-16 10:36:02 · 22 answers · asked by Rosey55 D 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Babys are supposed to wake up, don't take the lazy way out and risk his life.
2006-10-16 10:41:18 · answer #1 · answered by dolly 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You're even crazy to even THINK about this and ASK this question out loud....
There is NO sleeping pill or MAGIC pill out there for teething.....
use only Tylenol or Tempra.......that's all you can do.
They also do not recommend orajel and those kinds of things because they end up swallowing it and it could numb their throats which inhibit the gag reflex so it's not safe.
here are some things to HELP your baby through the teething....
The symptoms most likely to trouble a teether include:
• Drooling (which can lead to a facial rash)
• Gum swelling and sensitivity
• Irritability or fussiness
• Biting behavior
• Refusing food
• Sleep problems
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/11243.html
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.
2006-10-17 08:19:09 · answer #2 · answered by Joogie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everyone else.
You can't drug your kid just be cause they are teething and you want them to sleep.
But, you can do other stuff like a bath with lavender or chamomile. Tylenol for the pain.
Foods such as popcorn, pineapple, and turkey naturally encourage the body to release extra melatonin into your blood stream, making you sleepy. When he's old enough for those foods try giving them as a snack an hour before bed. You can probably try the pineapple now (4 - 6 mo.)
Good luck!
2006-10-16 17:47:50 · answer #3 · answered by Lesley C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Like what kind of pill are you talking about?
It would be fine to give a baby tylenol (check the chart to know how much to give to a five month old or the weight)
and also you can use baby oragel
2006-10-16 19:30:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there is a homeopathic pill that is little more than sugar which would be safe. Look for Hyland's Teething Tablets. They can easily be dissolved in a little bit of water.
http://www.epinions.com/content_259921776260
2006-10-16 17:43:33 · answer #5 · answered by hawkthree 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can give him some infant tylenol in order to help ease the pain of teething. But whatever you do don't give your child anything to help them sleep at night.
Also rubbing some ice on his gums will help as well.
2006-10-16 17:50:12 · answer #6 · answered by E_E 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
under no circumstances do you give a baby any medicines unless they are prescribed by their pediatrician THE BABY'S DOCTOR. Never and I mean NEVER give a baby any medicines that the doctor has not told you to give them. If the baby is not sleeping it could be a sign something is wrong. take the baby to a doctor.
2006-10-16 18:13:11 · answer #7 · answered by Ness 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!
I would NEVER give drugs to an infant. Treat it with a topical teething medicine.
Maybe you should take some sleeping pills as I am suspecting that maybe he is keeping YOU awake??? Welcome to motherhood.
2006-10-16 17:53:01 · answer #8 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NOT NO BUT HELL NO!!! YOU DON'T MEAN THAT ABOUT THE DR OR YOU WOULDN'T BE ON HERE ASKING AND IF YOU GIVE HIM ANYTHING THEN YOU ARE A CHILD ABUSER!!! THAT'S WHAT BABIES DO WHEN THEY ARE TEETHING SO WHAT YOU AREN'T GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP, THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU HAVE A BABY!!!
THIS HAS GOT TO BE ONE OF THE WORST QUESTIONS ASKED ON HERE!!!!
2006-10-16 17:42:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
NOOOO!! you have to just toughen up that is a mom's job to be up with the baby when they don't feel well try the topical products for there gums or freeze a teething ring ..
2006-10-16 17:38:44 · answer #10 · answered by Muy Buena 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, don't give a teething baby any pills. You can give him something to chew on. That helped mine, other than that I was up with them.
2006-10-16 17:46:54 · answer #11 · answered by greylady 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋