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To give Calpol everyday?

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PricklesPick · 14/04/2021 09:06

May be a stupid question but I'm a bit of a paranoid FTM so I apologise!

Is it okay to give Calpol every day? (For a period anyway) whilst teething?

He is only just 3 months old but already has a tooth showing and seems in pain mostly during the evening.

He's been having Calpol every night before bed for about a week now but I'm just concerned about giving it too often. It's the only thing that seems to settle him down though.

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Icedteaplease · 14/04/2021 09:09

Absolutely don't give calpol every day! Teething powders, rings etc. are what you should be going to rather than drugs. Testing is awful for babies but they get through it. It's horrible to see them upset but daily calpol is absolutely not the answer!

Pinchoftums · 14/04/2021 09:10

No! Paracetamol everyday for adults isn't a good thing definitely not for babies.

Topseyt · 14/04/2021 09:10

I would only give it when or if it seems to be needed. I never gave Calpol or anything else as a matter of routine, even during teething.

I'd see how baby settles at night or for naps without it first.

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PricklesPick · 14/04/2021 09:11

I've tried a cool teething ring and teething gel on his gums but he just screams and screams, nothing seems to help him. I just hate seeing it Sad

He seems okay and can cope with other things in the day, his ring etc... but in the evening it just seems to ramp up terribly.

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Thatwentbadly · 14/04/2021 09:12

No, if he is in pain every day then he needs to see a doctor to rule out other problems. He may have an ear infection or other medical issue.

Btw nurofen is better for teething pain.

BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 14/04/2021 09:12

Get a little jar of Anbesol liquid from the chemist. Rub it on before sleeps.

Twickerhun · 14/04/2021 09:12

No please don’t. I know it’s really tough when your baby is in pain but only give calpol when definitely needed.

emilyfrost · 14/04/2021 09:12

Of course you can’t give calpol everyday Confused It doesn’t matter if you “hate seeing it”, you can’t just put regular drugs into your child to keep them quiet.

SleepingStandingUp · 14/04/2021 09:12

I'd be wary that he'll start to need it to sleep.

Have you tried the powders? Does he take a dummy? We used to put a little teething gel on there.
He's going to be teething for months op.

redcandlelight · 14/04/2021 09:13

it is ok to give as pain relief, but if it's needed for more than a couple of days then checking with the gp might be a good idea.

Amigoingmad29weeks · 14/04/2021 09:13

One dose a day every day for a week or so is not going to cause a problem. As long as its not back to back all day and night.

winifredwells · 14/04/2021 09:13

Absolutely not.

There are even research being published on the danger of paracetamol in pregnant women! (without forgetting that overdose of paracetamol are VERY nasty way to go).

Medicine are not sweets.

Use chew toys you put in the freezer, a cold dummy, but not calpol as a routine.

NailsNeedDoing · 14/04/2021 09:14

You really shouldn’t give calpol every day. Try the teething powders, they helped my babies when they were teething.

YukoandHiro · 14/04/2021 09:15

Not every day - once a week or so when it's at its very worst.

Too much paracetamol in infancy is linked to asthma. My first needed a lot for other medical reasons (when in hospital for pain relief) - and she has asthma now

mumsnoangel · 14/04/2021 09:15

Is it possible he's colicky? Discomfort in the evening and at that age sounds like classic colic rather than his teething being the issue. Definitely don't keep giving calpol. I would suggest trying colic remedies and soothe in other ways.

YukoandHiro · 14/04/2021 09:16

Agree it could be colic or CMPA if the screaming is constant

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 14/04/2021 09:17

Short term for a few days is fine but maybe check in with your GP/health visitor

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PricklesPick · 14/04/2021 09:18

@emilyfrost

Of course you can’t give calpol everyday Confused It doesn’t matter if you “hate seeing it”, you can’t just put regular drugs into your child to keep them quiet.
It's definitely not because I just want him to be quiet, I don't want him in pain!

I've already spoken to the GP but they can't see me until next Tuesday apparently.

He does have a dummy, rings etc... But it just doesn't seem to help him when we get to the evening. Throughout the day all of that seems to work but he just looks in so much pain during the evening it's horrible. I just don't know what to do to help him.

(And yes to clarify its been one dose only for the past 4-5 evenings, not back to back throughout the evening or night).

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PricklesPick · 14/04/2021 09:20

@mumsnoangel

Is it possible he's colicky? Discomfort in the evening and at that age sounds like classic colic rather than his teething being the issue. Definitely don't keep giving calpol. I would suggest trying colic remedies and soothe in other ways.
He saw the GP for suspected colic a while ago and was given remedies for that and he's been a lot better.

I do believe this is teething as his cheeks and chin go bright red, dribbling and chewing hands, and I can see and feel the tooth.

I've spoken to GP but they can't see me until next week and my HV is basically worse than useless tbh, I can never get hold of her.

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HandsIntoTheFire · 14/04/2021 09:21

Can you give neurofen when they’re that young? I always found it’s far more effective than calpol for teething and temperatures. GP told me it’s preferable to calpol as well.

ThrowingAShellstrop · 14/04/2021 09:22

Yes PPs, let’s all jump on this very new mother who is clearly worried about her baby and make her feel like shit Hmm well done. I hope you’ve done enough to make yourselves feel far superior.

@PricklesPick it’s not recommended to give paracetamol every day for more than 3 days. That said, please don’t panic. If you’ve only been giving one dose, you won’t have done any harm. It does suggest though that the teething might not be the whole problem. For teething, there’s lots of different lotions and potions you can get that help. Might be worth visiting a pharmacist and seeing what they recommend.

Also at 3 months and evening crying , I would be mindful of colic and other tummy aches. So it’s worth shifting your view and watching out for tummy pain.

If you’re unsure, get a GP to check him over. It won’t hurt and they may be able to suggest something to help.

This is a phase and it will pass Flowers

LittleOwl153 · 14/04/2021 09:23

ANBESOL LIQUID. Get it from the pharmacy. Rub it on his gums. It's amazing. Recommended by my dd's nursery 11yrs ago - I recommend it to all - adults included - but it's brilliant for babies.
Make sure you get the liquid the gel is useless!

If that doesn't work get back to your GP and insist he's seen sooner or speak to your health visitor who will be able to get him to the doctors.

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PricklesPick · 14/04/2021 09:25

Thank you for some of the other suggestions, I will speak to my pharmacist whilst I'm waiting for GP.

I just feel so useless and want to help him Sad

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Beseigedbykillersquirrels · 14/04/2021 09:26

It might not even be teething, there are other things that can cause discomfort/pain in babies. I had no idea when my daughter was teething as she didn't suffer at all with it. I literally had no idea until I saw another tooth so we were very lucky there. However, silent reflux and CMPA made up for it! She was diagnosed at three month old. Don't get into the habit of giving him Calpol every night, there's no future in that.

mamaca · 14/04/2021 09:26

I have heard that Weleda granules are helpful for teething? You could try those. I try to give paracetamol only when baby has a temperature.

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