When my oldest son Vincent began teething I scoured the web and every mom site I knew to get any tip I could on how to deal with it. He cried night & day. I thought it would never end. I tried every home remedy known to man except maybe the old whiskey on the gums. I refused to go there even though moms of yesteryear swore by it.
Hyland’s Teething Tablets
One of the most valuable tips I received was to try Hyland’s teething tablets. Hyland’s have been around for over 100 years and they focus on homeopathic products. I was a bit skeptical because the teething tablets were all natural but we tried them and for us, they were nothing short of a miracle. Used in moderation they seemed to help my son tremendously. Less crying, less fussing, less gnawing on everything he could get his chubby little hands on. Best of all? less pictures like the one on the right, and more pictures like the one you see below.
As most of you know or have heard, In 2010 Hyland’s did a voluntary recall of their teething tablets. Judging by conversations on the first-time-mommy Facebook page most moms seem to be aware of this but may not have all the correct information. In order not to spread any inaccuracies or misinformation I recently chatted with the brand and they have provided the following link for you on the wide safety margin of Hyland’s teething tablets. If you have any questions or concerns about them I highly encourage you to read it. http://www.hylands.com/news/teethinginfo.php
We didn’t need Hyland’s with our middle son as we were incredibly lucky and he’s rarely said a peep about his teething, but now that I have baby girl I’m preparing myself just in case and I’m definitely keeping Hyland’s teething tablets on hand. They’ve worked well for us in the past and they’re definitely a brand I will turn to in the future.
Hyland’s also make a ton of other products for baby that you may not be familiar with:
- Teething Tablets – The #1 infant oral pain reliever in America works quickly to
relieve irritability, redness, inflammation and discomfort on a child’s gums. It’s uniquely formulated for safety, effectiveness and quality, and contains no synthetic ingredients, artificial flavors, dyes, or parabens—and has always been benzocaine-free!
- Teething Gel – Another option for teething, great applied with a parent’s soothing touch!
- Vitamin C Tablets – They dissolve quickly and deliver 71% of the daily value for babies under a year, and 63% for kids between 1-3 years.
- Colic Tablets – One of Hyland’s top-rated products. Helps babies suffering from colic relax and fall asleep.
- Baby Cough – This amazing natural cough syrup helps relieves various coughs from tickling to deep, hoarse coughs.
- Diaper Ointment – It relieves, heals and protects that tiny little tush.
- Tiny Cold – Works fast to shoo away runny noses and congestion.
- Infant Earache Drops – Works quickly and effectively to soothe throbbing ear pain—even the kind that antibiotics don’t take away.
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I used frozen teething rings with my kids and also Baby Orajel.
Most of my friends were big into teething gels and frozen teethers. I had one friend who used her grandmother’s method of whiskey on her baby’s gums…oy
I’ve used cold teething toys and have baby Orajel too.
I plan to try lots of cold teethers, frozen washcloths, and frozen fruit chunks….
I am a huge fan of the teething tablets, but have yet to try the other products in the line. Teething tablets and Nuby teethers are my teething salvation right now.
I heard to try frozen wash cloths.
I have used teething rings in the fridge or freezer. I also have tried baby orajel. Not sure the orajel was that effective. I’m not sure how much of it actually got on my sons gums. Lately I have been giving him wither ibuprofen or tylenol. Would much rather give him something natural and effective!
My baby loves to chew on washrags and blankets. And clothes. Anything cloth! I also use the hylands teething tablets when he’s really hurting.
Amber Beads I have heard work wonders!
I use these products with my baby and they work perfect!!! love them.
FrEezing a plastic ring toy or giving Popsicles
vmkids3 at msn dot com
LOVE the teething tabs! Anything frozen works wonders too =)
We put ice in a wash cloth & gave my oldest tylenol before bed when he was really hurting. Not looking forward to my 3-month-old teething soon!
frozen fruit
I’ve loved Hyland’s Teething tablets for all my kids but I’ve also heard of a frozen washcloth, teething gel, and teething beads.
I freeze his paci and teething rings.
I always used frozen teething rings and baby orajel
i’ve used the teething tablets before -hope they helped my poor baby
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I have heard about amber teething necklaces that i am planning on trying
My baby is a little young yet, but will no doubt be teething soon, and I have always heard of rubbing vanilla extract on their gums.
I’ve heard of using cold teethers.
Both of my girls cut their teeth with little fuss using a frozen washcloth..
I have always used something cold like teethers.
cold teethers
I’ve heard of using cold teething toys, but I haven’t had to cope with teething just yet.
not one i’d do, but rub a little whiskey on the gums.
I currently have a teething baby, and we’re using a teething toy that you put in the freezer. It seems to help a little.
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I use frozen teethers and wooden teethers
I actually am going through this big time right now with my daughter, but I have run out of ideas. I have tried letting her suck on a freezer pop, cold wet rag left in the freezer, teething rings, and a rubber spout of my water bottle to chew on!
Haven’t had to deal with teething yet…but it’s been helpful reading all these comments.
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I swear by teething tablets. We also use teething gel.
We used teething tablets, teething liquid, amber necklaces, frozen washcloths, wooden teethers, and mesh food bags with frozen foods
I used the teething tabs with my daughter, i loved them and she did as well!
i’ve used frozen teething rings, luckily my baby girl doesn’t really get bothered by teething
I have used a cold wash cloth and teething tablets
So far hylands gel and frozen towels are working best. Sarah at realtorsd.com
I’ve heard of frozen rings for teething
give them somethign cold to teethe on
I let my kiddos chew on a frozen organic waffle, they loved it!
We use an amber teething necklace but would love another option!
I let my kids chew on frozen teething rings and frozen fruit.
I’ve heard of sticking pacifier in the freezer for a few minutes to get it cold for baby
I used to dampen a corner of a wash cloth then place in the freeze for a few minutes to get it cold. My kids loved chewing on them.
I use a frozen baby cloth and the teething tablets
These products are wonderful and I use the teething tabs daily. I am so very glad they were rereleased right as my newest little one needed them most as no other product even comes close =)
I’ve used the Hyland’s teeting tablets in the past, and they have been great!
Hyland’s or frozen washcloth. OR these “baby keys” I just got from this baby store….they are food grade metal and easily sanitized in hot water and also easily chilled.
We used to sit the baby in her highchair, wrap a tea towel around her neck and give her a popsicle. It got messy but it made her feel better.