Teething gel

[beckieperk]

My ds is teething and so I have been trying to use bonjella. He hates it but it does seem to help him a little. I was just wondering if anyone else had/has this problem? And if so when do you administer it? Ds freaks out quite a bit and generally feeds just before bed - until sleepy, so I'm confused? Seems counter-productive to feed till sleepy then make him freak out again. Equally if I put it on before feeding surely the milk will wash it away.
Sorry for ramble....hope it makes sense.
Thanks.

Dentinox do a teething gel, you could try that. Or perhaps so herbal teething powders? My two love bonjela and would eat a whole tube if they could!

Thanks. Will look into it. My friend says the same about her dd, she'd scoff the lot...... he doesn't like calpol either?!?!

We use Anbesol liquid (you can get it at any chemist). DD and I love it. It tingles pleasantly when you put it on which helps to distract DD from whinging

I apply it randomly, not when she is going to have milk as I just think it will rub straight off.

For my 7mo I tend to use bongela and put it on at bedtime before i get him dressed for bed which is about 5-10 mins before his bottle. That way its getting to work before the milk washes it away.

Does he need it? If he is not overly distressed by teething you don't need to use anything.

good point by haunted, i do only use it on the days he is chewing everything and generally seems as though his gums are sore....

nah, don't bother.
There is NO evidence whatsoever that so called teething causes pain.

Another one saying try Anbesol. It numbs the area.