Is it ok to put baby orajel or anbasol on the gums when they are teething? I heard its not good to use cause it makes their lips and tongue go numb, does anyone use it? Or have any advice what else I can use?
2007-02-10 11:15:28 · 11 answers · asked by Proud Mother 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I have used it with all 3 of my children. If your baby is fussy or appears to be uncomfortable, by all means, use it and make him/her feel better. It's perfectly okay.
2007-02-10 11:21:35 · answer #1 · answered by Doogie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used baby orajel with my first and using it with my 2nd baby now and I like it. It's enough of a numbing aide to take away the pain and is a good distraction for my baby so he's immediately happy and back to normal after I put just a small amount.
2016-05-25 05:45:59 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're concerned, ask your doctor. It shouldn't be a problem, though. BTW, I found that the Q-tip-style Orajel applicators were a lot easier (and much more sanitary) to use than rubbing it on with your finger with Orajel from a tube.
2007-02-10 11:28:51 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baby orajel is perfectly save to apply to your child's gums. You can also use a cooled teething ring.
2007-02-10 11:26:55 · answer #4 · answered by Mom of Three 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is what Baby Orajel is for. I wouldn't put it on a teething baby that is doing okay with the teething... but only when they are fussy.
2007-02-10 11:19:26 · answer #5 · answered by Cambria 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to go homeopathic go to Target or Walmart and ask for the "Teething Tablet" made by Hylands
http://www.hylands.com/products/teething.php
Here is thier website.
I have two girls and both of them have used them. These work so much better than orajel.
2007-02-10 14:36:35 · answer #6 · answered by Valerie D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fine, just be careful. But I only found that it worked for like 10 minutes. Baby Motrin works well to help reduce the pain for them. Hylands Teething Tablets are also helpful.
2007-02-10 11:29:37 · answer #7 · answered by Jilli Bean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't use it because it can burn them. Cold things are better for them to gnaw on - keep a wet washcloth in the fridge in a baggie for them to chew on, or those plastic teething rings, or even a frozen bagel in a pinch. I would give either Tylenol or Motrin for pain as well - especially 30 minutes before feedings or bedtime.
2007-02-10 11:29:32 · answer #8 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will make thier whole mouth numb, so keep that in mind before you use it. I only use it on mine when she is very cranky and/or needs to sleep. She is 10 months old and we just opened the 2nd tube. that is how little we use it.
2007-02-10 12:50:12 · answer #9 · answered by ShellyLynn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im ananny of twin 4 month olds and they use it yea it makes it numb but thats what its for so they dont feel the pain. dont owrry just dont use a lot of it
2007-02-10 16:02:31 · answer #10 · answered by Mommy to be of a little Boy! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋