what can you use for a 4wk old baby to ease teething pain?

Answer 1

A 4 week old is too young for teething. Perhaps your baby has colic. You should call your pediatrician

Answer 2

There actually is a small chance that the baby is teething. Babies can be born with teeth. But, if you read the Orajel tube, it says it's for 4 months + so that's out. You could use the teething tablets. They're all natural, but I'd still use them sparingly. Since 4 weeks is too young to put them into their mouths, take the teething tablets and dissolve them in a little water or even formula/breastmilk. BUT since the kid is so young, a check up with the doctor couldn't hurt. That way, you can get some ideas that you KNOW are safe for your baby. If you every feel "iffy" about doing something, there's probably a reason. Going for a check at the doctor couldn't hurt, better safe than sorry.

Answer 3

It is possible but rather rare for a 4 week old to be teething. All babies teethe at different ages, but generally around the 6 month age is when teeth start appearing. It would be helpful to know what makes you think your baby is teething. The drooling is not a reliable sign as all babies drool, some much more than others. If your baby is very fussy and irritable, she may be struggling with colic or a sensitivity to her formula if she is not breast fed. Teething pain can be eased by allowing the baby to bite down on your clean hand. You can also rub your finger against her gums. Typically the front lower teeth emerge first, but again, all babies are different (one of my daycare children got his eye teeth first and he looked like little Dracula!). A cool damp washcloth to bite on is helpful for some babies as is a teething ring that is kept in the refrigerator. Teething babies like to bite down on hard cool things. Acetaminophen can help if the baby is in a lot of discomfort. Topical gels like Ora-gel can work sometimes, but the relief is short lived as the medicine is not able to stay on the gums for long.

Answer 4

a 4 week old baby should not be given anything unless you talk with the dr. I am sure a quick call to your babys doctors nurse will help you understand the baby isnt teething and that there may be something else going on. I was told my baby started teething early by his dr and that was at 4 months!

Answer 5

I would agree with most of the others that it probably isnt teething pain. But a good remedy, whether they are teething or not, is Baby Bliss Gripewater- works for pretty much everything (gas, teethings, colic etc.) or Hylands teething tablets. The gripe water is what I would suggest first since the child is so young.

Answer 6

I would check with your pediatrician, but I use baby orajel. My son hates it at first but then spends 15 minutes just smacking his tongue and lips. Most babies don't start to teeth until 6 monthes old, but can start as early as 3 monthes. There are babies that are born with teeth though and have to get them pulled, so maybe your baby was born with his teeth close to his gums. I would mention it to your pediatrician just to be on the safe side.

Answer 7

There are many different ways to help with the pain, but the best ones I discovered were rubbing baby tylenol into her gums (recommended by pediatrician) and using those little teething pellets. They are in a little white bottle, sold at most pharmacies. I believe they were called Humphrey's. They worked like magic every time. Good luck! (Also, since your baby is still very young, make sure you only use small amounts of any product.)

Answer 8

Babies at that young age are not teething yet...there are other reasons why he/she is fussing so much. But if you still think that is the case, use a frozen teething ring to soothe it...or get something like baby oral gel...and contact your pediatrician. Hope this helps!

Answer 9

The baby probably is not teething yet.

Answer 10

a 4 week old should not be teething yet.