I have tried the conventional methods so to speak... giving her teething rings, tried a small piece of ice wrapped in a washcloth for her to chew on... right now, Im wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to help her sleep better at nighttime. I know that this isn't going to last forever, but since my husband is in the military and me being a new mom we do need enough sleep. I know that teething is going to bother her, but is there anyway to ease the pain for her while she is sleeping?
2006-11-13 15:58:28 · 14 answers · asked by rabbit60048 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The baby Orajel doesn't last long at all. I gave some to my baby one night then put it on my tongue to see how long it lasts and it was less than 10 minutes. The teething tablets don't last long at all either.
I, like you, have tried everything I can possibly do. Getting advice online and from friends & family. But really, there's not much you can do. Think about how bad it hurts when you have a toothache. Ever had one so bad that you wanted to take plyers & pull it out yourself? Imagine what it's like for a baby actually cutting teeth & not understanding what is going on.
I have found the best thing for my baby is Tylenol infant drops & being close to me or my husband until he falls asleep. The Tylenol helps ease the pain a little and being close to us makes him feel secure. Also distracting him with the tv. Doesn't matter what it is as long as it's colorful & has music. Distraction lasts a little longer than Orajel.
I know that you know this won't last forever, but right now that is no comfort to you. Just hang in there and try to make your baby as comfortable as possible. Most parents do lose sleep during teething. It's just part of the process.
2006-11-13 16:25:31 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle *The Truth Hurts 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My daughter had a real rough time with her first eight teeth. Everytime I ran the gamut until I found what worked that time. For her the alternating of Tylenol and Motrin and a cold wet washcloth. I didn;t freeze the washcloth because the exreme cold might be too much for her little cheeks and chin. I did try Orajel, but had very little luck with that.
Good luck. If your lucky, she will cut multiple teeth at a time like my daughter and get it over quicker. Or at least give her (and you) a breather in between.
2006-11-14 04:37:58 · answer #2 · answered by Redneck-n-happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes to Hylands or Humphrey's brands homeopathic teething rememdies!!!! That helped all three of my kids and a lot of friends' babies, too. If you have a healthfood store nearby, you can get plain homeopathic chamomilla (main ingred. in Hylands).
Also, I prefer baby motrin to baby tylenol (less toxic to the liver, and, IMO more effective for this type of pain).
I've read that orajel can cause a bad reaction (I >think< is it sometimes too numbing and so baby might choke on saliva or something along those lines), although it is very popular.
Also, all three of my kids got diarrhea that gave instant diaper rash with their first two bottom teeth and a runny nose with their first two upper teeth. Don't know a way to prevent that or if it's common but thought I'd mention it in case you suddenly see a diaper rash on a well-cared-for bottom. ;-)
Good luck!
2006-11-14 00:28:58 · answer #3 · answered by MorningG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Homeopathic teething tablets- they can be found (probably) in any drug store or the pharmacy section at Wal-Mart. The tablets dissolve in the baby's mouth and allow the little pumpkin to relax enough to fall asleep, although they are not sleeping pills! My baby cried and cried until I gave her these and then viola! She calmed down after I gave her the second one and she dozed off. :)
2006-11-14 00:06:01 · answer #4 · answered by AMEWzing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to use oragel on the gums and also baby tylenol...If she is crying alot maybe she has colic and she needs some mylicon drops. Be sure to read the labels on how much to give her... If she continues to cry, try burping her and maybe change the milk to soy....my mom said I would cry alot and it was the milk. Check with a pediatrician. If your husband is in the military, they have free clinics on base or they did....good luck
2006-11-14 00:10:44 · answer #5 · answered by mysticmoonprincess01 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
use a clean almost frozen dishrag, and let her chew on it, or a piece of non treated leather big enough so she can't swallow it. My Nanny used to put a touch of whiskey on her finger and rub a tiny bit on my gums when I was a baby. It is an antiseptic, so it keeps the gums relatively free of bad germs, and has anesthetic (numbing) properties. It works relatively well. Also Baby Orajel.
2006-11-14 00:11:24 · answer #6 · answered by Helf-luke-bitte 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Give her the proper dosage of infants tylenol that will ease the pain and help her sleep.
by the way people are going to say try baby oragel but it's nasty and will make her cry more, you taste it first and tell me if it won't make you cry even the cherry flavor.
2006-11-14 00:07:07 · answer #7 · answered by noone 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my doctor says to rotate Tylenol and Motrin every 4 to 6 hours....
during the day if she can hold things on her on try a very clean large chicken bone or ear of corn that still has some flavor.....these thing work great for my 3 children.
2006-11-14 01:02:19 · answer #8 · answered by breathetheheat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rub her gums for her, the washcloth frozen, teething tablets(any drug store sells them), infant Tylenol...those are the things I use.
2006-11-14 01:36:27 · answer #9 · answered by AngelicDevil80 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used homeopathic teething tablets made by Hylands for mild symptoms and baby oragel or infants motrin (dye-free drops) for more intense symptoms.
2006-11-14 00:15:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋