Daughter is teething, up 3hrs past her bedtime, and majorly unhappy. Help!!
2007-03-21 16:23:18 · 16 answers · asked by tireddad1 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Put an ice cube in a clean soft cloth and let her chew on it, give her baby orjel sometime Tylenol can cut some of the pain, massage her gums if none of that works let her put a popcicle in her mouth it freezes the gums..means no pain for a little while
My son when he cuts teeth does 2 or 3 at a time I know the feeling. Hes working on number 8 now and biting everything
2007-03-21 16:27:49 · answer #1 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I feel for you. This is one of every parent's nightmares...
"To help ease teething pain you can give your baby Tylenol or Ibuprofen. There is also a product called Orajel that is a mild numbing gel for your baby's gums. A lot of babies tend to get more upset from the numb sensation than they do from the teething pain. You can sometimes find a sample from the Orajel website to see if your baby will use it without wasting your money. Teethers are the most common form of teething pain management. They are toys that have a squishy area that is filled with liquid. You can also put the teether in the fridge to cool the liquid. You should never put a teether in the freezer. You can also make a teether at home by wetting half of a wash cloth and putting it in the freezer.
Gum massaging can provide a little teething relief. Take a clean finger and gently rub your finger along the irritated gums. If you do not know where they are teething, let your baby take your finger in their hand and they will most likely try to chew on it with the irritated area. Some manufacturers also make a vibrating teether that will also massage the gums.
No matter if the teeth come in one at a time or in groups, you are going to have an interesting experience. Using these or a combination of these tips should bring the teething pain down to a manageable level."
2007-03-21 23:36:48 · answer #2 · answered by Lexi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can help soothe the gums by massaging them gently with one finger or giving him something cold to chew on, such as a plump, frozen bagel, a gel-filled teething ring, or a chilled wet washcloth. If you use a plastic teething ring, be sure to remove it from the freezer before it becomes rock hard or it may bruise already tender gums. If that doesn't work try Baby Orajel. It helped my daughter alot through her teething stage.
2007-03-21 23:30:27 · answer #3 · answered by stoney7786 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have this problem with a little girl I babysit. Depending on her age, I usually give her (she's about 11 months old) an empty bottle so she can just suck on that or I dampen a wash cloth and let her chew on that. It usually works. Good luck!
2007-03-21 23:28:42 · answer #4 · answered by MissDBG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a wet cloth in the freezer and give it to her to chew on (put two in so while one cools back down she can have the other one)
bonjela or similar gel for teething babies
baby panadol or similar pain relief medication
those ice blocks in plastic tube kind of packets let her chew on it, if it gets a hole in it just throw it out, theyre pretty cheap anyway.
teething rings in the freezer
2007-03-21 23:33:38 · answer #5 · answered by zimba 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be careful with the baby orajel, make sure you put it on with a q tip because if it goes down the throat it will numb her throat and she won't be able to gag for a while. the gag reflex is necessary if she needs to throw up or spit up. otherwise i would just try a cold rag for her. that is what i let my son chew on, he loved it. every baby is different though....good luck
2007-03-21 23:33:13 · answer #6 · answered by godsimage74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heard pure vanilla extract helps and they like the soothing effect it has on them . it's supposed to numb the gums.
i also use humphreys teething pellets. It is tiny beebee like pills that dissolve in thier mouth and taste sweet to them. it works wonders . they are available at walmart pharmacy ,you have to ask the pharmacist for them.I've used them for the last 2 children wish i had with all four!! god bless you and yours.
2007-03-22 00:03:53 · answer #7 · answered by dez79837 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can find them there is a product called teething tablets. Its a tiny pill that dissolves in the baby's mouth. We used them on both of our sons when they started teething.
2007-03-21 23:33:17 · answer #8 · answered by J L 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Children's Motrin. Check with pediatrician for dose. (Not Tylenol). Might try a small frozen bagel too. But Motrin is key.
2007-03-21 23:35:41 · answer #9 · answered by Millie M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the night time orajel. but use caution!!!!! it is strong!! and since she won't be able to feel her mouth there is a possibility of her choking on salavia, before you say oh no that risk is small just listen in on here and she'll be fine
2007-03-21 23:42:06 · answer #10 · answered by Carlos B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋