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Q: Teething tablets helpful?

Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 3:35 PM

Q: Do teething tablets really help? What do they do?

Dr. Paula Prezioso: Teething tablets don't work! Some even have medications that aren’t safe for children. Since babies teethe from 6 months old to 2 years old, I don't recommend medication at all. Cold washcloths or cold teethers are a safe alternative.

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re: Q: Teething tablets helpful?

I disagree my son actually benefited from the teething tablets as did my cousins three children.  BTW I cleared the tablets i use with my pediatrician and she had absolutely no issue with them since they are herbal and all natural.

Posted by TakYelgif    Friday, January 30, 2009 10:49 AM


re: Q: Teething tablets helpful?

I disagree.  Although teething tablets are not useful for longterm discomfort relief they can give the baby a break while your pediatrician's recommended longterm relief takes effect.  I use a tablet that is all natural with herbal ingredients and it works fantastic for this -- ceases crying and dries tears up in minutes.

Posted by silvurturtle    Saturday, January 31, 2009 9:10 AM


re: Q: Teething tablets helpful?

Teething tablets made a huge difference with Joseph's teething pain, when all of the "expert" recommendations, from purchased teethers to frozen food to icy washcloths, were thrown away in screaming fits.

Plus, they have the added bonus of letting Mom feel like she's doing something to make him feel better. Priceless!

Posted by LoriFalce    Sunday, February 01, 2009 12:03 AM


re: Q: Teething tablets helpful?

I love Camilia drops - all natural! Baby like taking it and it helps a lot!

Posted by Jennifer0608    Monday, February 02, 2009 12:52 PM


re: Q: Teething tablets helpful?

We used Hyland Teething Tablets and baby Motrin at night - it really helped with the fussing!  Even if it was jus the sweetness of the tablets that helped calm her down - I'm okay with the placebo effect working!

Posted by kipper1128    Tuesday, March 31, 2009 2:11 PM


re: Q: Teething tablets helpful?

Absolutely. I swear by them. Collyn stops crying instantly and we're all a happy family again.  

Posted by arielle61083    Monday, April 06, 2009 7:59 AM


re: Q: Teething tablets helpful?

i liked the teething tablets and they worked great for my son and my friends son.

Posted by Jonahsmom821    Tuesday, June 30, 2009 11:29 PM


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