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Managing Teething Pain
Asked by A.S. from Atlanta
on April 12, 2009
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My 6-month-old is having a tough time with the pain of teething. What's the best way to ease his pain?
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- When my son was teething,I bought a few soft children's toothbrushes, tipped them in cold water and placed them in the freezer. Once they're frozen let your little one...
- i will second the Hylands teething tablets. Kroger also sells them and most healthfood stores. I also used to use ice cubes. I would wrap one end to hold onto and l...
- I just heard that giving them a frozen waffle to chew on helps and they really enjoy it too.
When Should I Start to Brush My Baby's Teeth?
Asked by C.P. from Denver
on December 7, 2006
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I have a 9 month old that finally got his two bottom teeth about a month ago. I forgot to ask the doctor at his 9 mo well-baby visit, but when should I start to brush...
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- According to my dental hygienist, as soon as your child gets teeth, you should at least wipe them with a clean, wet hand towel in the morning and night. You can try to...
- I think from the time the first tooth comes in is the best time to start. Not neccesairly with a toothpaste, but with a clean, soft bristle, toothbrush and water.
- i didn't start to brush my daughter's teeth until she had 4 in. but now that we are doing it she has already cut 3 more! the best part is, we brush together and she ge...
Teething Any Suggestion or Idea on How to Soothe Baby
Asked by D.B. from New York
on May 23, 2011
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Please advise I have a 7 mos baby who is teething. He is so fidgety, uncomfortable and crying especially when he is in the car and we are out driving. Does anyone h...
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- Wet some baby washcloths, fold in quarters, stack in a Ziplock & freeze. Give him one to gnaw on--he'll LOVE it! Hyland's Teething Tablets? Can he have Infant...
- I use to use Oragel on their gums - worked like a charm... just don't over do it as it will numb their tongue and freak them out. Frozen washcloths and even the mini ...
- There used to be a teether that looked a bit like a net. You could freeze fruit, stick it in the net area and they could chew on that. My daughter LOVED frozen grapes.
My 9 1/2 Month Old Wont Take Her Bottle
Asked by L.P. from Spokane
on June 21, 2008
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My little girl is teething and will not drink her bottle, she is eating rice cereal(mixed with formula), fruits, veggies and some meats, but she wont eat anything that...
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- The act of sucking hurts some kids when they are teething. Try cutting a bigger hole in the nipple so she doesn't have to suck so hard. Be careful that it isn't too bi...
- luke warm water,in small 3mth nipple worked for me.
- When do you normally offer the bottle? It would be wise to offer it when she is the most hungry, rather than after a solid food feeding. I was trying to look up for ...
Son Wont Sleep
Asked by S.L. from Milwaukee
on February 12, 2007
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for the last three nights my eleven month year old son has been waking up in the middle of the night. He was on a great sleeping schedule but all of sudden he started ...
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- My son is about the same age and is typically a great sleeper as well. Lately, however, we've had difficulty getting him to bed - he'll fall asleep in our arms and the...
- Definately sounds just like a ear infection! My daughter did the exact same things. Acted perfect during the daytime but bedtime she would wake up and cry or be really...
- my little one does that on occasion. he is fifteen months and hasn't done it since the end of january, but i know what you mean. for my son, it typically means he is...
Infants Tylenol or Motrin
Asked by C.E. from Las Vegas
on May 19, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I was wondering what your take is on Infants Tylenol or Motrin? Tylenol does not seem to work, but it is always recommended. I mostly use the highlands t...
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- I have better luck with Motrin. My ped said it works better and lasts longer. So, if Tylenol isn't working, I'd try Motrin!!
- what i have heard is that motrin is best for pain and tylenol for a fever. the teething drops only last for a few minutes. i used the gentle naturals teething drops wi...
- I am going to have to go with the rest of them. Motrin is the way to go! It does last longer and works faster. Much more effective. Not all kids are the same though an...
Teething
Asked by K.S. from Topeka
on March 3, 2008
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my daughter is getting her first tooth/teeth in... i can feel it breaking through the gums. she's been pretty fussy in the evenings and i'm sure it's probably the teet...
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- I always used Motrin or tylenol. My daughter would run high fevers when she teethed. A great way to speed up the process is to give her some Zwieback Toast, it is a ha...
- We used teething tablets, they just go under the tongue and melt almost instantly and last longer than orajel. You can find them at Wal-Mart or Dillons for around $3 ...
- Try using either popscicles or a piece of ice on her gums. If she doesn't like the cold right on her gums, try wrapping the ice in a washcloth. You can also make a w...
Worried About Very Late Teether
Asked by B.C. from Allentown
on July 3, 2007
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My son is 13.5 mo old and has no signs of any teeth coming in. We had bloodwork done last week and I will find out the results today. I think they are looking for a vi...
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- Hi, My children and myself have a genetic disorder called Noonan Syndrome and that's how I found out about my children being late teethers and their other development...
- My son was late as well. He first tooth appeared around 14-15 months. Then they all came in so quickly and he is now 21 months. They say when children are late teether...
- My daughter also started teething very late I believe she was about 10 months or so when her first 4 teeth cut and they were her front teeth and there was a good amoun...
Teething? Small Amount of Bleeding in Mouth!
Asked by L.D. from Dallas
on July 23, 2008
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Hi Moms! My son is 7 months old and so far has no teeth. I think he is teething because he chews everything and is drooling a lot. His gums feel hard and sometimes he ...
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- When Maddie is teething, i swear every time i think she is dying. She won't eat, i guess because it hurts her little gums, and she cant keep her paci in either. She ge...
- With everything you said it definatly sounds like teething. And yes there can be a little bit of blood from the gums breaking. The tooth has to seperate the gums and s...
- He probably has a small hematoma (sp?). My baby had one when her top tooth was coming through. It looked all blue and red, very bad, but the pedi. said it was normal a...
Breastfeeding and Dental Work
Asked by S.B. from Chicago
on August 25, 2010
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I'm about to go into the dentist to have them look at a tooth that's been giving me a lot of trouble. I've been taking ibuprofen and tylenol at home for the pain. My...
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- I had novacain for dental work while breastfeeding with no problems. But my daughter was older, maybe 12 months and not a newborn so I wasn't her prime food source ei...
- My son is currently 6 months old, but not long after I had him I needed a root canal. If you have an infection they will put you on antibiotics before they start the ...
- http://www.themommy-consultant.com/Contact_Me___Other_Links.html I have a link on my website that will be helpful to you. Search medications allowed with breastfeed...
