Teething :(

[ashokia]

I didn't think I'd have to worry about this so early on, but my baby boy started with the drool yesterday and has been extremely fussy all day/night! Is there anything I can do to make him feel better so I can get some sleep?!

[jackierw]

check out the health food stores for homeopathic stuff - works great. also teething gel and/or ice cold face cloth for baby to chew on.

[BCSparkyGirl]

A shot of tylenol/tempra, combined with oragel, and teething rings will save your sanity.

[juniperjune]

Check out all the tricks and try each one to see which one works for you. Trial and error. What worked for us one week did not necessarily work the next. Good luck and hang in there

[Zonny]

I used to wet baby washcloths and put them in the freezer, my DS liked to chew on them. He got his first teeth at three months, so I feel your pain.

[LovelyLaeticia]

I used to wet baby washcloths and put them in the freezer, my DS liked to chew on them. He got his first teeth at three months, so I feel your pain.

I second the frozen washcloths. Check out Camilia drops, they worked for me and just about everybody I know Homeopathic section at Shoppers.

[Sherbear609]

I use Gripe Water.. great stuff no Orajel or anything like that... I can't think of a good enough reason to temp. FREEZE my childs gums... and plus don't like the thought of it being swallowed... good luck

[nothingfancy]

I gave oragel a try for myself when I was having bad wisdom tooth pain. It literally worked for two minutes and ended up numbing more of my throat then it did my gums. This is only my personal opinion, I wouldn't give my child oragel.

We did the baby washcloths....I would put an ice cube inside, use an elastic band to keep it closed and smash it with a rolling pin. It looked kind of like a lollipop and was something interesting DS could chew on because he never liked the raspberry teether (i think that's what it's called) or the teething rings.

[Zonny]

I agree on the orajel, not even useful and probably not healthy. I'm not a believer in homeopathic stuff like the camelia either; some think (not saying anyone here does) that since it's 'natural' that it's not a drug that can do anything bad.

I could be wrong, but in much of Canada I don't think they're regulated, don't think they need to prove anything to Health Canada on their claims.

[ame555]

I used to wet baby washcloths and put them in the freezer, my DS liked to chew on them. He got his first teeth at three months, so I feel your pain.

Agreed! Did this with my son, and starting the process with my 7 month old right now.

The other thing I've used is freezies (not open) in a pinch.

[sitb]

I second the frozen washcloths. Check out Camilia drops, they worked for me and just about everybody I know Homeopathic section at Shoppers.

those camilla drops are WONDERFUL!!!

[levinaz]

This time, you need to take care of your baby...

[nadiabreckon]

This time, you need to take care of your baby...

What is this supposed to mean?

I really hope you're not being rude...

[ashokia]

What is this supposed to mean?

I really hope you're not being rude...

I guess as opposed to last time when I let my baby fall off the couch? LOL

[ElisaM]

This time, you need to take care of your baby...

I hope your not being rude, were on this site to be helpful to each other not to be mean or judgmental