https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:53:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824730 Thu, 24 May 2018 22:00:47 +0000 themrsgoff 2824730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not a fan of medicating infants and small children generally, so the only thing we used was motrin/tylenol sparingly.</p> <p>Otherwise, we just kind of rode it out. Nursing was his favorite pain relief and it worked out fine for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824723 Thu, 24 May 2018 20:35:05 +0000 Ajsmommy 2824723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We give Tylenol or motrin if they seem.to have some trouble sleeping. I think it was like 1-2 times ever w dd and so far it's been twice w ds. However I'll readily admit ds is wayyyyy more fussy then dd ever was (on a normal basis). And I remember dd got all of her molars without us even knowing :shocked: ds only has 6 teeth so far </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824717 Thu, 24 May 2018 20:12:30 +0000 MrsSCB 2824717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: so the theory about the amber necklaces is that real Baltic amber (which frankly I’m not convinced that many of the mass marketed necklaces actually are made of) contains succinic acid, which people believe has analgesic, aka pain relief, properties. The belief is that the skin warms the amber and causes it to release the analgesic into the skin/blood stream, which eases the pain from teething. The issues are that there isn’t any evidence that succinic acid actually is an analgesic, and even if it is, there’s nothing to suggest that the skin would sufficiently warm the amber to cause it to secrete the acid in any notable amounts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824701 Thu, 24 May 2018 18:20:16 +0000 twithw 2824701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I will say I am not SUPER into essential oils, but after one particular night of screaming every 30 minutes for one of my twins, I tried Copiaba oil (Young Living brand). Just a little drop on my finger and rub it on his gums. I swear it was like magic. I keep a container of it on hand AT ALL TIMES now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824587 Thu, 24 May 2018 12:04:17 +0000 kiddosc 2824587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used ibuprofen at the height of teething pain since it reduces inflammation, which tylenol does not do. I don't believe in most homeopathic remedies, so avoided teething tablets. As for oragel, I've used it on myself before and really it washes off so fast and would just numb my tongue, so I didn't even bother for my kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824571 Thu, 24 May 2018 11:45:01 +0000 alphagam84 2824571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We only gave infant Tylenol for teething, no way are we messing around with those other teething medications. I got a teething necklace for my daughter but she never used it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824549 Thu, 24 May 2018 10:59:18 +0000 looch 2824549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used advil when it was the peak of fussiness and it seemed to work.</p> <p>I tried the numbing gels to see what they feel like and it was a sensation that wasn't exactly comfortable on my own gums, so I just skipped them with my son. He did fine with the Advil. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824547 Thu, 24 May 2018 10:56:09 +0000 SweetiePie 2824547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well I’ll be the dissenter and admit to using orajel. I did my own research and the risk is so ridiculously small. It’s been a while since I found this but there’s something like only 20 recorded cases of death from orajel (please don’t quote me on the exact number, my point is that it is very very very low). And it’s not something that can happen to just anyone or any baby - it’s like a predisposed condition.<br /> So with my first who’s now 3.8 I just started by trying a tiny amount (like sesame seed) in the daytime so I could monitor. Only when he was insanely fussy. And fwiw he always instantly calmed down and was happy, so yes, I do believe it hurts. (Adult teeth aren’t breaking through new, “virgin” gums).<br /> Once I felt very comfortable that he was not a baby who would have a reaction, I used it sparingly when needed. </p> <p>I also feel, logically, that if it was such a high likelihood of death it wouldn’t be on every drug store shelf. </p> <p>Feel free to flame, but we all make calculated choices every day - I bet more babies die from unsafe cosleeping than orajel.<br /> Not saying it’s not true. Just saying that I think it’s less of an issue than it’s made out to be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824459 Thu, 24 May 2018 07:54:34 +0000 NorthStar 2824459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: I know! I was curious what everyone would say and certainly don't judge one way or the other. I do think every baby/toddler deals with teething differently. </p> <p>Apparently, the amber gets warms and provides some sort of thing into the babies blood stream that helps lessen the pain of teething (or something like that - i'm horrible with the terms. lol). But, a lot of people don't believe it. Our daughter did wear an amber necklace until she was probably three. I can't say that it helped as I honestly don't remember. I think that I'm going to skip buying one for DS unless his teething gets progressively worse. we just give him ibuprofen on bad nights for now, if needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824386 Wed, 23 May 2018 19:01:11 +0000 wrkbrk 2824386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorthStar: This conversation is so interesting! I had no idea there was controversy over any method! We’ve used Tylenol before if neeeded. What are those amber bead necklaces?? I’ve seen them and wondered what they do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824370 Wed, 23 May 2018 17:33:48 +0000 Kemma 2824370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lilyofthewest: my wisdom teeth used to be painful when the would move up and down soon definitely think teething can be painful for babies and kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824367 Wed, 23 May 2018 17:07:19 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2824367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: &amp; @DesertDreams88: I completely agree, and I've done it myself LOL My toddler has been fussy (basically) all year and I keep waiting for her 2 year molars to come through...they're no where in sight according to her pedi...so obviously she's been fussy because of other things...illness (thanks cold &amp; flu season) and probably just the fact that she's 2 lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824359 Wed, 23 May 2018 16:16:02 +0000 Mrsbells 2824359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorthStar: we never used teething gels or tablets because we were told they were unsafe. DD not his lip very badly and i had wanted to put some gel on it but hid pediatrician adviced against it. So its mainly iced teething iced teething toys and advil tylenol rotations </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824357 Wed, 23 May 2018 16:13:22 +0000 Silva 2824357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: my daughter just got two new molars in the back (adult teeth, she is 5) and they haven't hurt her at all. She just kept saying there was a bump that felt funny. That girl would have complained if there was a hint of pain!<br /> I think the sensation could be distressing to some babies, maybe? And I'm sure its different for each individual, too. She wasn't particularly bothered by teeth as an infant (my son definitely seemed uncomfortable with specific teeth coming in). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824355 Wed, 23 May 2018 16:12:52 +0000 Silva 2824355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: my daughter just got two new molars in the back (adult teeth, she is 5) and they haven't hurt her at all. She just kept saying there was a bump that felt funny. That girl would have complained if there was a hint of pain!<br /> I think the sensation could be distressing to some babies, maybe? And I'm sure its different for each individual, too. She wasn't particularly bothered by teeth as an infant (my son definitely seemed uncomfortable with specific teeth coming in). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824354 Wed, 23 May 2018 16:00:23 +0000 DesertDreams88 2824354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyLayneAZ: nope, no wisdom teeth. so maybe that's my bias. But I read something once that teething could be all just perception - that we think of the tooth as "piercing" or "breaking through" the gum, whereas it could be thought of as just "emerging" or "surfacing". Most of my friends have school-age children and I've mentioned this to them and they say their teeth coming through don't hurt. But obvi, kid teeth could be different than adult teeth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824352 Wed, 23 May 2018 15:39:44 +0000 MrsSCB 2824352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: totally agree, I’ve seen all kinds of things blamed on teething—102+ degree fevers, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824351 Wed, 23 May 2018 15:38:00 +0000 Silva 2824351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyLayneAZ: im sure it’s a different experience for everyone! Im certain my kids have experienced some discomfort with certain teeth- j just think a lot gets blamed on teething that’s probably unrelated, you know? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824343 Wed, 23 May 2018 15:03:13 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2824343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: Hmm. Maybe it was just me then. I did have to have them removed (pulled the tops, cut out the bottoms which were impacted) because there wasn't enough room in my mouth, so, maybe that's why it was painful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824330 Wed, 23 May 2018 14:19:58 +0000 Foodnerd81 2824330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had read scary stuff about the tablets and oragel before I encountered teething so I never really used them. I think I tried oragel once for my older one and it didn’t make a difference anyway. But teething definitely bothered both my kids a lot and I have ibuprofen as needed. The molars in particular just changed their personalities. I also used camilia which seemed to help some but who knows. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824322 Wed, 23 May 2018 13:55:38 +0000 Silva 2824322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyLayneAZ: interesting, mine came in when I was 15 and didn't hurt at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824320 Wed, 23 May 2018 13:54:38 +0000 Silva 2824320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use acetaminophen or ibuprofen if i can see the tooth about to break through and if they are acting off. but i'm kind of a skeptic about how significant the pain from teething actually is, so i tend to be conservative. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824312 Wed, 23 May 2018 13:33:53 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2824312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use Motrin for a couple nights when the tooth is about to break through the gums. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824311 Wed, 23 May 2018 13:29:36 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2824311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: did your wisdom teeth ever come in? Because I remember clearly that those hurt, so I do think teething hurts babies/toddlers.</p> <p>@NorthStar: We just use Motrin or Tylenol. I tried Orajel on her right before I had heard the reports, and she always seemed to get a rash on her face from it (more so than when she was just drooly, and never happened after I stopped the Orajel) and it didn't seem to help anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824309 Wed, 23 May 2018 13:21:08 +0000 snowjewelz 2824309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gave Camilla drops to both girls, super sparingly since I was/am never sure if they truly worked or not; I just a box so I'd use it randomly. </p> <p>If it was that bad I'd use Motrin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824306 Wed, 23 May 2018 13:04:26 +0000 lilyofthewest 2824306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I remember getting my 12-year molars and my one wisdom tooth being miserable. I don't know if getting my other adult teeth was painful/painless -- I don't remember. We gave our kid acetaminophen or ibuprofen almost every night for a loooong time or he just did not sleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824304 Wed, 23 May 2018 12:55:55 +0000 MrsSCB 2824304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorthStar: fwiw, there’s really no way that simple body heat could release enough of the analgesic properties in the baltic amber to do anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824303 Wed, 23 May 2018 12:52:38 +0000 KT326 2824303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't do anything for teething. Both boys would find something to chew on but that's it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824302 Wed, 23 May 2018 12:52:34 +0000 NorthStar 2824302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSCB: yeah, that's why I go back on the teething necklace too. I'm just not convinced it even works (even though we did use it for DD). If I decide to go that route, I would wrap around his ankle in order to eliminate the chocking hazard. But, I'm on the fence to even purchase one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fda-and-teething-meds#post-2824300 Wed, 23 May 2018 12:50:43 +0000 MrsSCB 2824300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Teething meds, like tablets or orajel, are a hard no for me. Same with the necklaces. There’s zero evidence they work (actually more like evidence they don’t do anything) and it makes me way too nervous re: choking hazard. I just give Motrin for teething, seems safest and most regulated/studied. </p>