teething 5 month old

[holliem91]

Hi all!

So I have a very grumpy teething 5 month old baby.

She started teething when she was about 14 weeks but it hasn't been as bad as it is now. She cries for most part of the day, dribbling lots, goes crazy on her teething toys etc. Last night it was at its peak and she was even struggling to feed as it was causing her that much discomfort.

I have used Ashton & Parsons and Anbesol teething gel. They definitely help but she's very clearly still in pain even after I give them too her.

I went to Sainsbury's earlier to pick some more Ashton & Parsons powders up but they were out of stock, so I got the Nelsons Teetha Teething Granules instead. Does anyone know if these are any good? Can I give her the granules with the Anbesol Gel at the same time?

I also picked up some Nurofen for babies as I read somewhere earlier that it's better at relieving discomfort than calpol. I will only give her this at a last resort and if i'd of had it in last night, I would've given it her as my poor LG was really suffering does anyone know if this will be ok to give to her instead of calpol? FTM here so really appreciate people's advice

Hi
I've got a 6 month old boy and he's going through the same, we find Nurofen a lot better than calpol for teething and the Anbesol liquid is far better than the gel you can buy it over the counter at the chemist. Also really cold veg you can hold and let her have a good chew on (we find cold peeled carrot from the fridge a god send) Hope she feels better soon xx

I will only give her this at a last resort

Why?

If its because you dont want to use medication unless as a last resort, Anbesol Liquid (unsure about the gel) has 0.9% lidocaine in it, which is a local anaestetic. I use it at work (albeit at a higher %) to inject into people before I stitch them up.

Why would you not give your baby pain relief if she is in pain? That is awful.

Powders and gels do next to nothing. Give her Calpol and neurofen when she needs it that is what it is for.

OP is asking if it's okay to give baby Nurofen as she's said she's a FTM, not to come on here and be told she's awful. I'm sorry I can't give you much advice OP but if it helps her then I would. Xx

Should I be giving her calpol? I read that medication such as Calpol or Nurofen should only be used as a last resort and since it reaches its peak at night time I just figured that's when I would give it her. I am not anti medication and will give it her if it's what I should do, I just thought I should only be giving her teething gels and powders

Now I feel like an evil mum

You're not an evil mum OP you're just trying to do what's best for baby. I think all medication should be used in moderation but sometimes there's nothing else you can do. Remember babies are hard work and you only want what's best for baby, no need to put yourself down.

Thank you @bedjolly I will give her some Nurofen now and hopefully that helps her! I would've done it ages ago if i'd of known but I just thought that's what teething gels etc are out there for xx

You're not an evil Mum! Im also a FTM but im also a nurse so I think im a bit more relaxed with medication. The only thing to remember is the times between doses. As long as you comply with these id give them as needed.

I didn't mean that you are awful, just that it is terrible that you have been made to feel that way. You are doing the best you can just like all of us. It is hard and there is so much conflicting advise out there.

Yes if your baby is in pain give her Calpol. If you are worried about giving too much go and get reassurance from the GP or phone your health visitor.

@Letsallscreamatthesistene I hope not! Definitely feel like it now she's been unsettled all this time, teething gels and powders definitely help but it doesn't take the pain away completely. Since you're a nurse, I hope you don't mind me asking is Nurofen better than Calpol for teething as it helps reduce the inflammation? Don't know which to give her. I've read lots of advice and they say Nurofen is the better one for teething.

Does anyone know if I give the Nurofen/Calpol with the granules or just on its own?

My baby hasnt teethed yet, so I cant say which is better. Just dont double dose. The active ingediant in Neurofen is Ibuprufen, so you can give that as long as you dont give any other Ibuprufen based medicine. Calpol is paracetomol based, so in theory you could give both together, but id wait to see if one worked before double dosing. I dont know what the active medicine is in teething powders, but as long as its not the same as something else you've given then its ok.

thank you @Letsallscreamatthesistene