To give Calpol everyday?

[PricklesPick]

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.

@Fieldsofstars

They say that there’s no scientific evidence that teething causes pain. I think teething gels etc are just a taste distraction as there’s nothing in them to stop pain or discomfort.

If your baby is in so much pain I’d be eager to rule out other issues.

I think 'they' are flying in the face of the general consensus there. Of course it causes discomfort and pain.

My baby’s paediatrician, who I spoke to about this yesterday (my baby is going through the same thing, and we had an appointment for something else so thought I would mention it), disagrees with you.
What’s your medical background?

Are you in the UK? Babies here tend to only be under a paediatrician’s care if they have ongoing needs.

So if your paed told you it’s ok, that would be for your baby, taking into account your baby’s medical needs and medical history. Not general advice.

In hospitals huge doses of painkillers are given to babies and children if circumstances require. That does not mean it is ok, or safe, to give those kind of doses to every child.

@bluebluezoo OP isn't giving her baby huge quantities of medicine. It's one small dose every 24hrs...

This thread is fucking appalling, how has it not been pulled?

I’m far more concerned by the parents admitting that they withhold pain relief from their children when they need it than I am the parents who give appropriate doses of calpol when needed. Jesus Christ.

Hope you’re okay OP. In the future you can call a pharmacist at any chemist for advice until you can speak to your GP or HV. And check the NHS site for evidence based info. Never come on AIBU. The first page alone of responses was terrifying.

In hospitals huge doses of painkillers are given to babies and children if circumstances require. That does not mean it is ok, or safe, to give those kind of doses to every child

bluebluezoo are you suggesting it is not “ok or safe” to give the recommended dose of calpol for one week?

@VanillaCokeZero

This thread is fucking appalling, how has it not been pulled?

I’m far more concerned by the parents admitting that they withhold pain relief from their children when they need it than I am the parents who give appropriate doses of calpol when needed. Jesus Christ.

Hope you’re okay OP. In the future you can call a pharmacist at any chemist for advice until you can speak to your GP or HV. And check the NHS site for evidence based info. Never come on AIBU. The first page alone of responses was terrifying.

Completely agree. The past year has made it very clear that the internet is full of unqualified people who are happy to spout inaccurate medical advice and have absolutely no idea about evidence-based practice

Are you in the UK? Babies here tend to only be under a paediatrician’s care if they have ongoing needs

I’m sorry, what exactly are you suggesting? Would you like an explanation as to what her ongoing needs are?

He explained, just like many other medical professionals pp have spoken to, why the “speak to your dr if” advice is on packaging. He said it is fine to give one dose a day for more than 3 days for teething if in a lot of pain, as long as you are not giving more than the recommended dosage. It’s simply to stop people from trying to treat something themselves that may end up being missed by a GP.

I’ll be sure to let him know he is wrong next time I see him though.

And yes I’m in the UK. In the SW if that matters to you.

I dont understand why people are so against giving effective pain relief, which has been extensively tested and is made to high standards with each dose being exactly what it says on the packet but will happily give:

Herbal powders of unknown quality or dosage.and untested efficacy

Wrap amber choking hazards around their necks.

Use homeopathic remedies which are usually just lactose powder (sugar) but would be horrified if you suggested just rubbing a bit of tate and lyle on their gums, yet its essentially the same thing.

Crack on OP, give your child the pain relief it needs after consulting with a pharmacist or GP. I wouldn't sit in pain I don't know why you would allow a child to.

People who leave their babies in pain are CRUEL CUNTS.

This thread is awful.

A baby can have the full daily multiple doses of paracetamol for 3 days before the advice is to consult a doctor.

ONE age appropriate single dose a day for 1 week is hardly drugging them, over working their liver etc.

Of course it is advisable to speak to GP if this week is happening regularly.

But to withhold pain relief? Would you withhold yourself pain relief of 1 dose of paracetamol a day for 1 week if that is what it took to ease your pain?

You're all happy to give 12 (haven't checked this is exactly correct) doses over 3 days but not 7 doses over 7 days? Wow.

You're all happy to give 12 (haven't checked this is exactly correct) doses over 3 days but not 7 doses over 7 days? Wow

A lot of posters seem to not even want to do that, they want to distract them or “get them through it” with teething rings. They seem to think it’s poison.

As soon as my baby's first tooth came up teething rings stopped being appealing to her. They don't work for everyone!

Sometimes we have to use powders, ibuprofen AND Anbesol. This is all spaced out to give each one time to work but sometimes it's just really bad!

Maybe I'm in the minority and these other babies aren't in as much pain. I hope so, or I feel sorry for them that they are left in pain!

@VanillaCokeZero

This thread is fucking appalling, how has it not been pulled?

I’m far more concerned by the parents admitting that they withhold pain relief from their children when they need it than I am the parents who give appropriate doses of calpol when needed. Jesus Christ.

Hope you’re okay OP. In the future you can call a pharmacist at any chemist for advice until you can speak to your GP or HV. And check the NHS site for evidence based info. Never come on AIBU. The first page alone of responses was terrifying.

Couldn't agree more.

This thread is fucking appalling, how has it not been pulled?

Indeed. I reported it. Suggest others do the same.

This thread wasn't particularly kind to the OP now was it?

OP if your baby is in pain of course you want to help them, all children are different, the Ashton and Parsons powders work well for us so you could always give them a go. Home Bargains usually have them at a good price.

Yes speak to your doctor when you have an appointment but don't get yourself worked up that you've done the wrong thing here. All you want to do is stop your child being in pain. As far as paracetamol in pregnant women I took the maximum allowed dose daily from about 14 weeks until the day I delivered and both me and DS are just fine.

Some people will do anything to appear the better parent and superior, including leaving their children in pain. Or they are just trolling to make the OP feel bad.

I’m sorry, what exactly are you suggesting? Would you like an explanation as to what her ongoing needs are?

No, i’m making the point that correct medical advice for one child isn’t always correct for another, as medical needs and history are different.

If o/p thinks her baby needs pain relief for prolonged periods, she should consult her GP who will review the childs needs and history before giving the go ahead.

I haven’t read anyone saying pain relief should be withheld, just that it shouldn’t be given for prolonged periods without medical advice.

@bluebluezoo

I’m sorry, what exactly are you suggesting? Would you like an explanation as to what her ongoing needs are?

No, i’m making the point that correct medical advice for one child isn’t always correct for another, as medical needs and history are different.

If o/p thinks her baby needs pain relief for prolonged periods, she should consult her GP who will review the childs needs and history before giving the go ahead.

I haven’t read anyone saying pain relief should be withheld, just that it shouldn’t be given for prolonged periods without medical advice.

Like I said in previous posts, he gave general advice about what is meant by the warnings on packaging, not advice specific for my child only.

Why can’t people apply common sense?

There are some talking about it like it is poison but happy to advise giving untested stuff instead.

@littleredberries

We all go through watching the teething pains and it's hell but you've just got to get through it. Let me put it this way, you are putting a massive strain on your 3m old's stomach by doing this every day. You're also building up a dependency. Maybe this blunt response will help you. Stick to the teething rings and know that this too shall pass.

Now I know posters here are on a wind up.

Paracetamol, one dose, per day, has no addictive or gastrointestinal effects.

This is the mentality that caused children to be left in pain not just through teething, but with ongoing medical conditions, broken limbs and post surgery in years past.

Teething (ie, children in pain) does pass. But there's always going to be another opportunity for child abuse and neglect by refusing them pain relief for spurious reasons, I suppose.

Who needs common sense when you can just rub their gums with a holistic combination of sugar and sandpaper and give them a stick to chew?

@FlaviaAlbiaWantsLangClegBack

Who needs common sense when you can just rub their gums with a holistic combination of sugar and sandpaper and give them a stick to chew?

This made me laugh out loud

Hi all

We've had a few reports about this thread.

We'd strongly advice seeking real-life support and advice from your GP, OP.

We're moving this over to parenting now.