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Teething gel

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beckieperk · 07/12/2011 19:23

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.

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hanbee · 07/12/2011 19:28

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!

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beckieperk · 07/12/2011 20:18

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

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oreocrumbs · 07/12/2011 20:24

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.

cheekyginger · 09/12/2011 20:55

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.

HauntedLittleLunatic · 09/12/2011 20:58

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

cheekyginger · 09/12/2011 21:10

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....

jasper · 09/12/2011 21:11

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

Pancakeflipper · 09/12/2011 21:15

Another one saying try Anbesol. It numbs the area.

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