I have a 6mo. and is teething really bad. I have to give her tylenol everynight before she goes to bed and sometimes during the day. I also give her baby oragel. She's not a big fan of cold teething rings or cold wash cloths, so s all that medicine safe?
2007-01-02 02:57:11 · 14 answers · asked by gwen 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
What I do with infant tylenol is give half the dose every six hours instead of every four... and only when there's a fever because tylenol isn't really recommended. If your baby is in a lot of pain, unbearable pain, then it's okay to give her medicine, as long as you don't give her more than the label indicates because it can cause liver damage. You're fine with the baby oragel, as long as it's going on her gums and she's not swallowing an excessive amount. What I also did when my daughter was teething was freeze those mini bagels and give those to her to knaw on and teething biscuits and arrowroot cookies. Good luck!
2007-01-02 03:04:56 · answer #1 · answered by Mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 6 month old in good health should weigh about 7 kg., right? The standard dose is 15 mg/kg, though 20 mg/kg is probably closer to correct. So she'll need a bit more than a dropper-full or a bit less than 1 1/2 if you're using infant drops, or somewhere in the vicinity of 3/4 tsp of elixir, 4 times a day.
2007-01-02 03:10:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, the medicine is safe as long as you are not giving her more than the amount your doc told you to use. many days, we had to give our daughter her recommended dosage at exactly every 4 hours. if the amount given every 4 hours wasn't safe, then the bottle wouldn't say "give every 4 hours. don't exceed 4 doses a day" type of thing.
if it is really helping her, use it. it's only for a week or so at a time. and if it were upsetting her, she'd let you know.
Now, our daughter knows what tylenol is and what it does. if she needs it, she'll take it. But if she is fussing for another reason, she'll refuse it.
2007-01-02 03:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by happymommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Giving her Tylenol is fine. Just make sure you are giving her the proper dose for her weight. Tylenol can be given about every 4 hours but I would reccommend Ibuprofen, which can be given every 6 hours and works well to reduce inflamation.
You could also try teether bisquits.
2007-01-02 03:02:40 · answer #4 · answered by ~*BS~MRA~Girl*~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that you would get the best response to this question from your doctor not from a bunch of quacks on this site. Do the proper thing and talk it over with your doctor and not a strangers who may give you misleading information. Good luck and hope you child soon does not need this medicine.
2007-01-02 03:06:24 · answer #5 · answered by crazylegs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure they're high-quality to offer jointly.Teething pills are organic.Dont provide a sprint one below 6 months motrin. If her fever is above a hundred and one call the ped.whilst it may look like it somewhat is from teething if it isnt going away and he or she continues to be feeling mad it somewhat is an ear an infection.
2016-10-19 08:51:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it says no more than five doses in a 24 hour period on the box. Read what the box says for a 6 month old.
2007-01-02 03:02:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be as long as you are not giving it to close together or to much at one time. Call your doc and ask them about dosage and how many hours you need to wait in between giving it to her. Good Luck.
2007-01-02 03:01:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
READ THE LABEL. If you still don't know, call the doctor.
Don't take advice about your baby's health from strangers on the internet!
2007-01-02 03:00:10 · answer #9 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think giving your child that much tylenol is ok?
but no matter what i think, you should consult with the childs doctor for heathier/more natural help.
Take Care
2007-01-02 03:00:20 · answer #10 · answered by msconfused 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋