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6 week old is teething, what can I give her?

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wannabedomesticgoddess · 27/12/2012 19:53

Its so early but Im sure shes teething. She is drooling loads, wont sleep, is cranky, off her food, and bites down on DPs finger. He says her gums are rock hard.

I have read there is a remedy available called Nelsons teething granules. Are they suitable for a 6 week old? Are they effective?

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Mynewmoniker · 27/12/2012 20:05

There are teething toys that can be put in the freezer. Yummy.

wannabedomesticgoddess · 27/12/2012 20:12

I think they might be too big for her mouth. DD1 was a lot bigger when she started.

Right now she is biting her own fist.

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TheHoHoHonlyWayisGerard · 27/12/2012 20:15

I think I gave DD Ashton and Parsons powders at that age. Only thing that worked.

TeaandHobnobs · 27/12/2012 20:28

The Nelsons box doesn't explicitly say from what age, but has some wishy-washy comment about being "from any age". They work on 8mo DS (teething since 4mo, still with no bloody teeth!) but only temporarily it seems.

We also use dentinox teething gel which is suitable from birth.

wannabedomesticgoddess · 27/12/2012 20:47

Thanks. I will try the dentinox first and then if it doesnt work try the others!

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JingleJohnsJulie · 28/12/2012 10:31

Some of my friends swear by teething necklaces, but never used one myself.

Rosa · 28/12/2012 10:43

Another vote for teh powders Ashton and Parsons... Wosh I had had them with Dd1

Wheresmycaffeinedrip · 28/12/2012 10:44

Dentinox teething gel is suitable from birth. (well it was when dd1 was a baby) :)

GaryBuseysTeeth · 28/12/2012 10:48

Ashton & Parsons (or any teething granules) gets my vote.
DS was teething from about 4wks and that was one of the only things that worked.

I also wet & froze flannels for him to gum, the other that worked is when we finally gave in & let him have a dummy.

JingleJohnsJulie · 28/12/2012 10:50

Forgot about Dentinox, absolutel life saver in this house.

wannabedomesticgoddess · 28/12/2012 10:52

She has a dummy which helps sometimes but shes never been that keen on it.

The cold flannel is a good idea, thanks!

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