my baby is teething at 8 weeks? What's the best relief?

Question

My baby has started teething although she's only 8 weeks old - but 2 weeks overdue also.

I'm not sure what to give her, she's inconsolable at times...... any suggestions?

Sophia

Answer 1

Are you sure that baby is teething and it isn't something else??

Typically, babies get their teeth in pairs. First come the middle two on the bottom. A month or so later, the two above those arrive. Still, it's not uncommon to see a baby with four bottom and no upper teeth, or the reverse. A general timeline:

• 6 months: lower central incisors
• 8 months: upper central incisors
• 10 months: lower and upper lateral incisors
• 14 months: first molars
• 18 months: canines
• 24 months: second molars

Ways to soothe the pain

You may need to try a few methods to see what works best for your child:

A wet, frozen washcloth (leave one end dry so she can get a good grip). The thick fabric feels good, and the icy cold numbs sore gums. A teething toy that's been chilled in the refrigerator also works, but frozen toys may be too harsh on an infant's sensitive gums

Submit your tip!Massage. If the tooth is still deep in the gum and hasn't formed a painful bruise, counterpressure or friction where it's about to erupt can work wonders. Try rubbing the area with your clean finger (bare or wrapped in a washcloth).

Infant acetaminophen and ibuprofen are good bets for temporary pain relief, as are topical oral anesthetics, as long as you don't exceed the recommended dosage.

Distraction. Teething pain is like headache pain — it causes chronic, low-grade discomfort. You can often soothe your child simply by getting her mind off the pain. Give her more one-on-one time or offer her a new toy. And don't underestimate the healing power of touch: A little extra cuddling on the sofa may be all that's needed to take a child's mind off her mouth.

Answer 2

Are you positive that it's teeth? It could just be a very fussy baby or something else. Teething at 8 weeks is not very common at all but thinking an 8 week old is teething because they're exhibiting a lot of the signs (excessive drooling, chewing on things etc) is pretty common with moms :-)
I wouldn't give her anything, myself. Not any numbing stuff because that can interfere with nursing especially.
If you REALLY think it's teeth then I would go with a cold face cloth or something of that sort.
Babies can even get little white bumps on their gums- calcium deposits I believe- that look like teeth. Just to fake us out.

Answer 3

Oooh! My baby was 8 weeks when he started teething. He was 11 days overdue. But, my dentist told me that early teething is hereditary-and my partner had his first tooth at 4 months, so it could be from that.

You can give your baby Calpol Infant suspension at 2 months. (This was recommended to me by my GP) and it helped my little boy tremendously, particularly at bedtime when his teeth start giving him grief. Also, try Bonjela teething gel. Its the only one suitable for babies under three months. After your little one is 3 months, you can give her Calgel which works very well.

Finally...invest in a gum massager, and use it with the Bonjela. My son found this a great comfort.
Or if you haven't got a massager yet, offer her a clean finger and give her gums a gentle rub when you give her the bonjela.

Sorry, quesiton for Soldier5...
If thats the case then how come some babies are born with teeth? My cousin was born with 2...teething can start any time-I took my baby to the dentist who confirmed this. It's just MOST babies start to teethe at around 6 months. That's not ALL babies. Is your background in dentistry...?

Answer 4

It is very normal for a baby this age to eat during the night, and it's not a bad habit. Some babies are sleeping 10-12 hours. Some are still eating every 3-4 hours. Both are normal. (And breastfed babies especially tend to nurse at night for longer stretches. My daughter didn't begin STTN until 7 months. Calculated as 10-11 p.m. to 6 a.m.) Not sure how you are calculating 'the middle of the night.' If he's eating '3 times in the middle of the night, that would mean he's eating every 1-2 hours, NOT every 3-4 hours. (If baby goes down at ... say ...11 p.m., wakes at 3, and then wakes at 6, that's ONE night feed, since 11 p.m. is evening, and 6 a.m. is morning.)

Answer 5

Anbesol Teething Liquid

Answer 6

Theres a calpol available for 2 months plus now, we gave our little one some the day he turned 8 weeks because his teething was awful too (he's now 9 months and has 7 teeth already!!). We also used wet flannels to soothe his gums, I know how you feel so good Luck!! xx

Answer 7

(sorry if double posted,pc froze!)

Calpol can be used at 8 weeks now,I had some for when my 8 weeks old had his jabs.

For the teething I'd say to use some Bonjela and Calpol also get some teethers or Bickie pegs for her to chew on for some relief.

Answer 8

The best thing ever is the homeopathic pills you find at Stater Bros. Rite Aid or Wallgreens. They come in a pink box and you put a couple of tablets under their tongue and they will instantly stop crying. The tablets are small and dissolve quickly. You can't OD your baby on them and they are safe. I have gone through 2 kids and I give the tablets to all my friends who have small one's who are teething. It is a miracle product. Works way better than orajel or any thing else!!! Give it a try :)

Answer 9

Get the liquid teething toys and put them in the freezer for a little while. Let her gumm on that during the day. Baby oralgel at night

Answer 10

Anbesol teething LIQUID, there is also a gel but the liquid works best and Dr AShton's teething powders, just ask the chemist for them. My daughter is 18 months and loves them to bits even takes them herself when teething.