benadryl for teething

I usually buy children’s benadryl. I don’t know if there is an infant formula or not.

Here’s where I found dosing information for Benadryl. Just be aware that there can be some side effects…..so use it sparingly. I read somewhere else that it can cause sleep disturbances if used too much (the last thing any of us need) and other things like constipation, and rebound congestion due to thickening of mucous.

http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/T088800.asp

Is Trace doing better since you put him back on Zegerid? I hope so.

I know what you mean. I really feel your frustration. If only they could tell you what’s bothering them.

Some babies are miserable teethers. My first born was an easy, happy, pleasant baby nearly all the time but she had no tolerance for discomfort and she was really miserable with teething. My second two had/have obvious discomfort when teething but they don’t react nearly as bad as my first did.

So, maybe it is just teething, and he’s one of those “bad teethers.” I’m glad to hear he is eating well. That’s a good sign that the Zegerid is working. I hope he cuts some of these teeth soon and gets some relief.

Have you tried the Hyland’s Gel? I’ve heard it works really well, though I haven’t tried it myself.

definitely the oragel, but I avoided the hylands for the verysame reason-

many have found success w/ the gels, though…

whatever works, you know? the reasoning about gels that I wa given is that it numbs their throats and for some reason that escapes me at the moment, this isn’t a great sensation for gerdlings…but again, whatever works

I didn’t think you could give an infant Benadryl. How does it help teething?

Another mom posted last week about a product (can’t remember name) like Hylands tablets but without the lactose. She found them at CVS. I couldn’t find them today when I was there. I also use a little bit of benedryl. I remember reading from a while back that it blocks the histines that are released from the tooth breaking through the skin. I think it works on the swelling as well. We have had success, but I think it is because I use a minimal amout, just 1/4 tsp.

Seems like the baby oregel irritates DD everytime I try to give it to her. The past couple days I have been doing the motrin/tylenol duo to keep her out of pain and less irritable and it is working. So hard to deal with mspi and teething on top of reflux! At least they won’t be teething forever!