But I didn't know all this then. After my mom assured me that everything would be fine, I headed to the liquor store, grateful that now that I had turned 21 I could complete this important mothering task all on my own. My husband was a little suspicious but was just as tired as I was. So we tried it… and Phoenix kind of liked the taste… and he kind of settled down. So I went back and bought another tiny little bottle and kept it in my diaper bag for when we were out. Photo courtesy of Alexandria Campbell I know right now you are reading this with a horrified look on your face. And I'll be honest… I'm a little horrified with myself. But again, I repeat. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Later on when we had other kids I always had this little "trick" in the back of my mind, but I assure you we didn't use it. It wasn't so much that I was afraid it was bad or would cause any sort of damage it was just that I found something so much better — a Baltic Amber teething necklace. Whenever this question comes up with other moms in parenting forums people are shocked when others suggest it or say they've tried.
Hands, it's for teething, and it's a liquid. I have had several mothers swear by it and suggest it for my daughter since she is already teething. Source(s): Personal Experience/Mommy of a 3 month old. I took Tylenol as a child and never got asthma from it and neither have my children. You are worried about unknown chemicals in Orajel and Belladonna being a poison, but you're not concerned about what they put into whiskey? You don't actually think that junk is pure now do you? There are far more additives in whiskey then there are in Orajel. Fortunately for you, the way that Atropa Belladonna is processed for homeopathic remedies leaves very little of the actual plant behind. Please keep in mind that it has been safely used in pharmaceutical preparations for centuries with very little adverse reactions and plenty of benefits. I have used homeopathic remedies for myself and my children that claim to contain Atropa Belladonna with no problems at all. I know what you are talking about, my parents actually suggested it because thats what they did with us.
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Many people swear by the amber teething necklaces. I personally have no idea if they work as I haven't used one. I find that gripe water helps to calm my daughter when teething is bothering her. Try Chamomile tea. Worked for my son. He had reflux bad and colic I started giving him 4 ounes of chamomile tes I would do that the last two bottles of the night. Replace the water with tea. He was cured. I stopped giving him the tea when he was 6 months. Then he started teething so I gave it to him again and I have no trouble with his teething. They use the chamomile in teething tablets. It is caffeine free also by the way Source(s): Mommy of a 9mo old boy and 4 year old girl. So you refuse to use medication that is made for babies but you're okay giving an infant alcohol? Of course many "old school" parents recommend it - they didn't know what we know now about alcohol. Yes, it is bad. I'm shocked that you refuse to use something specifically made for a baby but you're okay giving a baby something that should only be given to an adult.
"Whiskey. For me, not them. Well, a little on the gums for numbing, but mostly me. " –Jeannette B. of Mommy Needs a Martini "Whiskey. All mine teethed with it. I kept a little airline bottle of Jack Daniels with me, and if they were fussy I would rub a little on their gums. It's a natural anesthetic. You could also try apricot flavored brandy. Same effect, more appealing flavor! " –Nancy M. of a calibama state of mind "Jamison Whiskey on the gums (my in-laws are all Irish! ). " – -Janine H. from Janine's Confessions of a Mommyaholic 3. CAMILIA HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR TEETHING RELIEF I don't think I would have gotten through the first 6 months of my daughter's life without Boiron Cocyntal Colic Relief, so when I heard that Boiron made homeopathic medicine for teething ( Boiron Camilia Teething Relief), I immediately ran out to our local drug store and bought every single box on the shelf. Sadly, Camilia didn't work well for my daughter, but other moms swear by it. "Camilia. It was a GODSEND.
Keep in mind, though, that not all babies develop fevers while teething, and not all fevers that pop up in teething babies are due to the teething process itself, so it's important to not dismiss a fever as being teething related — it might not be, so it's best to check with your child's doctor before medicating.
When babies are born they are all gums. Every once in a while a baby is born with a tooth, but that is very odd and extremely rare. Baby's teeth begin to come out of their gums typically around 6 months. However, the rate at which teeth come in is unique to each baby. When the teeth come through the gums it is extremely painful. They have to cut through the unopened gum. When your baby begins to "cut teeth" you might notice a change in their mood and behavior. Some signs of teething include increased irritability, crying for "no" reason, a fever, runny nose, lethargy, excessive drooling, increased desire to bite on things and even bloody gums. As a parent it is very hard to watch your child go through their teething experience, because you can tell that your child is extremely uncomfortable. You know that it is part of growing up, but it is hard to watch your kids struggle with pain that you can't do much about. In this time of desperation parents begin to try anything to help their babies deal with the pains of teething.
You should avoid these gels because most of them contain benzocaine, which can cause serious side effects when used in children under two years of age. The gel can cause numbness inside the mouth and make it difficult for your baby to swallow anything. Moreover, the substance can also reduce the concentration of oxygen in the blood and lead to a condition called methemoglobinemia. Instead of using teething gels, you will be much better off talking to your doctor to get a baby-sized dose of ibuprofen or another safer pain reliever. 3. Frozen Teething Rings It may be a good idea to give a teething toy or firm right to your baby to help them feel better, but you have to ensure that the rings you are using are not too cold or too firm. Frozen teething rings can actually aggravate the whole thing and make the discomfort even worse. Moreover, frozen teeth rings are hard enough to bruise your baby's gums. What Is Safe to Do? You already know that using whiskey for teething is not a great idea, but you may be wondering if you can do anything to help your fussy baby calm down a bit.
No, not so bad. After all, it's not like he needs them or anything. I would be WAY more concerned giving my BABY alcohol than giving them Orajel. They used whiskey in the old days because there was NOTHING else to use and they didn't know any better. Alcohol can kill a baby, even in small amounts. Yes- So can Orajel (however, I have NOT heard of a baby choking from it. Only parents using it irresponsibility and OD'ing the kid on it). And as for Tylenol, If you're only giving it to him at night, ONE time, for no more than a week- I highly doubt his chances of asthma are that high. I do agree on the "natural" tablet thing though. But I would definitely talk to his Dr first. I would have called the Dr before giving it to him. Especially since you don't know how he would react to it (i. e allergic reaction, vomiting, etc). Babie's systems are not built to handle alcohol, and cannot process it correctly, even in small amounts like that. I would call his Dr first thing in the morning. Try Dr.